Joe Tippmann absent at Jets OTAs entering final year of rookie contract

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn boasted Thursday afternoon that the team had 100% attendance at their first OTA practice, per The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt, and has had about a 90-95% attendance percentage since the offseason program began.

Well, on Day 2, they were missing at least one Jets starter, as ESPN's Rich Cimini pointed out that starting right guard Joe Tippmann was absent from practice.

It's important to point out that OTAs are entirely voluntary, and it's not like Tippmann is required to be present for every practice. Heck, he could've had a prior obligation he needed to attend to.

But it still feels notable given the fact that Tippmann is entering the final year of his rookie contract, and could be looking for an extension at some point this summer.

Could Joe Tippmann be holding out for a new contract from the Jets?

Aside from Tippmann, the Jets have their offensive line under contract for the foreseeable future.

Offensive tackles Olu Fashanu and Armand Mebou have plenty of time left on their rookie deals, center Josh Myers was inked to an extension late in 2025, and left guard Dylan Parham signed a two-year deal in free agency.

The only starter without long-term security? Tippmann, and he honestly deserves it.

Since being selected with the 43rd overall pick in the 2023 draft, the Wisconsin product has only missed two games over three years in the league, and has shown to be incredibly versatile. Tippmann can play both guard spots and center.

Back in February, Cimini estimated that a reasonable extension for Tippmann could fall somewhere in the range of $12 million per year. A four-year deal worth up to $48 million would be a great deal for an above-average starter who always manages to stay healthy and can play multiple positions.

Again, there is no confirmation that Tippmann is holding out right now. His presence isn't mandatory, and there are plenty of reasons why a veteran could be absent from one practice.

But if it's an extension the Jets' guard wants, it's something he should get. And clearly, Mougey isn't averse to working on new contracts with New York's best players.

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