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The Jets announced the release of linebacker C.J. Mosley on Wednesday evening.
“C.J. was the epitome of a class act as a teammate, player, and leader for the last six seasons,” Jets owner Woody Johnson said in a team release. “The passion and commitment he brought each day to the organization inspired his teammates to give their all. We sincerely thank C.J. for his countless sacrifices and dedication, and wish him all the best moving forward.”
The move was expected as the veteran had struggled with health, carried a big cap hit for the 2025 season, and the Jets re-signed Jamien Sherwood, who had a breakout year filling in for the injured Mosley last season, to a three-year deal.
Mosley appeared in 56 games (55 starts) for Gang Green after signing as a free agent ahead of the 2019 season. He tallied 504 tackles (300 solo) with 3.5 sacks, 12 tackles for loss, three interceptions, three fumble recoveries, and one defensive touchdown. But in addition to the linebacker’s contribution between the white lines, his impact in the locker room and off the field was something many in the organization admired.
“I want to thank C.J. for his leadership and countless contributions to the New York Jets,” new general manager Darren Mougey said in a statement. “C.J. is a consummate professional and consistently held in the highest regard, both in our building and around the NFL. I wish him and his family all the best moving forward.”
New head coach Aaron Glenn said it is “hard to move on” from a player like Mosley who has “given everything of himself” to the organization.
“From everything we learned about C.J. — he is a passionate leader, who put the New York Jets first and got the most out of his teammates,” Glenn’s statement read. “We wish him and his family the best as he moves forward with his career.”
The 11-year NFL veteran was limited to just four games last year after a toe injury in Week 2 kept him out several weeks before a neck injury before the Week 8 game in New England ended his season.
Mosley’s release will trigger some dead money on New York’s books, a post-June 1 release designation will cost the Jets $8.8 million in dead money but trigger a savings of $4 million, per Over The Cap. He agreed to a two-year, $17.25 million extension in March last year.
After playing the first five years of his career with Baltimore, who drafted him in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft, Mosley signed with New York on a five-year, $85 million deal in March 2019.
The 32-year-old made four Pro Bowl teams with the Ravens and one, in 2022, with the Jets.
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