Are Jets a Favorite for Longtime Cowboys Tackle Tyron Smith?

Are Jets a Favorite for Longtime Cowboys Tackle Tyron Smith?
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Could the centerpiece of protecting Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott be leaving?

Perish the thought, say Cowboys fans. And New York sportsbooks, like many around the country, are watching.

Cowboys tackle Tyron Smith, the 14-year veteran and eight-time Pro Bowler, is one of the top remaining offensive linemen on the ever-changing NFL free agency board. With recent rumors swirling that the New York Jets and Smith have mutual interest in a future deal, what teams are New Yorkā€™s competition?

Below is the list with hypothetical odds and future destinations from EmpireStakes.com, your source for NY sports betting promo codes:

Tyron Smithā€™s Team in 2024 Odds

TeamOddsPercent Chance
New York Jets+30025%
Cincinnati Bengals+50016.7%
Tennessee Titans+70012.7%
San Francisco 49ers+12008.3%
Kansas City Chiefs+12257.7%
Return to Cowboys+55015.3%
The Field+60014.3%

 

Smith Has Been Standout Tackle

A former USC standout, the 33-year-old Smith has started in all 161 games for the Cowboys in his pro career.

The Jets are the current favorite to land Smith at +300 (25% chance) as they look and hope to protect quarterback Aaron Rogers, who is coming back from injury.

The Cincinnati Bengals, who are looking to strengthen their offensive line to protect quarterback Joe Burrow, are second on the list at +500 (16.7%).

Smith only has known one place in his NFL career and the likelihood of him landing back in Dallas has the Cowboys third at +550 (15.3%).

Other teams on the list: Tennessee Titans (+700, 12.7%), San Francisco 49ers (+1200, 8.3%), Kansas City Chiefs (+1225, 7.7%). The rest of the field: +600 (14.3%).

ESPNĀ BETĀ Jets, Cowboys Futures

New York sports betting apps see both the Jets and Cowboys in the top half of the league in 2024.

As of Thursday morning, here is an early look at future markets at ESPN Bet NY for both the Jets and the Cowboys before 2024 season:

New York Jets

  • Super Bowl winner: +2500 (tied with Los Angeles Chargers, 12th favorite)
  • AFC winner: +1500 (eighth favorite)
  • AFC East Division winner: +275 (third favorite)

 

Dallas Cowboys

  • Super Bowl winner: +1600 (tied with rival Philadelphia Eagles, seventh favorite)
  • NFC winner: +700 (third favorite)
  • NFC East Division winner: +115 (favorite)

 

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Lou Monaco

Lou Monaco had been East Coast Scene columnist for Gaming Today in Las Vegas since June 2019, covering the East Coast sportsbook scene with emphasis on NJ and PA. He also currently is a part-time writer for the high school sports department for NJ Advanced Media (NJ.com) in Iselin, NJ. Lou has over 30 years sports experience with previous stints at ESPN SportsTicker, Daily Racing Form and Oddschecker.

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