Ryan Kalil is back.
The Jets on Thursday announced they have agreed to terms with the free-agent center and former Panthers standout.
Kalil, who had retired after the 2018 season, will just need to pass his physical before signing his deal.
We've agreed to terms with C Ryan Kalil.
— New York Jets (@nyjets) August 1, 2019
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NFL Media reported Kalil has agreed to a one-year deal that will pay him $8.4 million.
Minutes before the move was made official, Kalil hinted in a series of cryptic tweets that something was happening.
— Ryan Kalil (@ryankalil) August 1, 2019
— Ryan Kalil (@ryankalil) August 1, 2019
— Ryan Kalil (@ryankalil) August 1, 2019
— Ryan Kalil (@ryankalil) August 1, 2019
— Ryan Kalil (@ryankalil) August 1, 2019
— Ryan Kalil (@ryankalil) August 1, 2019
— Ryan Kalil (@ryankalil) August 1, 2019
— Ryan Kalil (@ryankalil) August 1, 2019
Kalil, 34, was drafted out of USC by Carolina with the 59th overall pick in 2007. The five-time Pro Bowl and two-time All-Pro selection served as the anchor of the offensive lines protecting quarterback Cam Newton the past few years but has been hindered by injuries in recent seasons.
He made 145 starts over 148 regular-season games with the Panthers.