Jets trade for Ravens' Alex Lewis

The New York Jets have traded for Baltimore Ravens guard Alex Lewis, the team announced Monday.

Although Lewis announced his release from the Ravens on Monday, New York sent Baltimore a conditional seventh-round pick to keep him from hitting the waiver wire, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

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Thank you to the Baltimore Ravens for drafting me back in 2016 and giving me an opportunity to play in the NFL. It has been a memorable three years. Appreciate all my teammates and coaches I have met along the way. Loved the atmosphere of Baltimore and the amazing fans that supported us! Unfortunately, I was released today. Thank you Baltimore! "As one door closes another opens. "

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A 2016 fourth-round pick, Lewis started 10 games for the Ravens last season. He was expected to compete for the starting left guard position this year but began training camp on the physically unable to perform list while recovering from offseason shoulder surgery.

Lewis is the latest attempt by New York to bolster its offensive line. The Jets brought former Carolina Panther center Ryan Kalil out of retirement with a reported one-year contract worth $8.4 million.

Meanwhile, the Ravens will likely let James Hurst, Jermaine Eluemunor, and rookie Ben Powers battle it out for the left guard spot.

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