Jets releasing tight end C.J. Uzomah, AP source says. Move will save New York $5.3 million
A person with knowledge of the decision says the New York Jets plan to release veteran tight end C
The New York Jets plan to release veteran tight end C.J. Uzomah, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.
The move, which was expected, will save the Jets about $5.3 million on their salary cap heading into the start of the NFL’s free agency period next week. The 31-year-old Uzomah was scheduled to count $11.2 million against the cap.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the Jets had not yet announced the move. ESPN first reported the Jets’ plans to part ways with Uzomah.
He’s the second high-priced veteran to be released this offseason by New York, which has about $25 million in salary cap space. Left guard Laken Tomlinson was told last week he will also be cut, saving the Jets about $8.1 million in cap space.
