Hours after the brand new league 12 months started on Wednesday, the Jets moved on from their defensive captain.
The Jets introduced they’ve launched linebacker C.J. Mosley after 5 seasons in a transfer that was extensively anticipated.
Forward of free company, the Jets re-signed Jamien Sherwood to a three-year, $45 million contract. In addition they have Quincy Williams, who has posted 4 consecutive 100-tackle seasons.
“It is hard to move on from a player like C.J. Mosley who has given everything of himself to an organization,” Jets coach Aaron Glenn mentioned in an announcement launched by the group. “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. We wish him and his family the best as he moves forward with his career.”
Mosley, 32, has been a mainstay on the Jets protection since 2019 after signing a large five-year, $85 million contract with $51 million assured. However he performed in two video games from 2019-20 due to a groin harm and after opting out due to the COVID pandemic.
Mosley returned in 2021 and the center linebacker registered three consecutive 100-tackle seasons. He averaged 155 tackles, from 2021-23 and was named a second-team All-Professional and a Professional Bowler following the 2022 marketing campaign.
Nonetheless, Mosley’s 2024 season was riddled with accidents. He missed three video games after struggling a toe harm within the Jets’ Week 2 victory towards the Titans.
Mosley returned to play video games towards the Payments and Steelers in Weeks 6 and seven. However mysteriously, he didn’t play once more for the Jets after struggling a neck harm earlier than their sport towards the Patriots.
Mosley was later positioned on injured reserve and, in whole, missed the ultimate 10 video games of the season. He completed with 17 tackles, which was his fewest since 2019.
In the meantime, in his absence, Sherwood had a profession 12 months after ending with 158 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and two sacks.
“C.J. was the epitome of a class act as a teammate, player, and leader for the last six seasons,” Jets proprietor Woody Johnson mentioned in an announcement. “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.”
Final low season, Mosley took a pay reduce after agreeing to a revised two-year contract. The Jets will make Mosley a June 1 designation launch, saving $4 million. Had the discharge been a pre-June 1 designation, they’d have misplaced $3.7 in wage cap area.
“I want to thank C.J. for his leadership and countless contributions to the New York Jets,” Jets common supervisor Darren Mougey mentioned in his assertion. “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.”
Jets add offensive line depth after signing C Myers
Josh Myers agreed to a one-year contract with the Jets, in keeping with a supply. ESPN is reporting that Myers’ deal is for $3.5 million.
After being chosen within the second spherical out of Ohio State in 2021, Myers, 26, began 56 video games for the Packers. He grew to become a starter as a rookie however solely performed in six video games due to a knee harm.
From 2022-24, Myers began 50 out of 51 video games for the Packers. Final season, in 1,006 snaps, Myers allowed only one sack and dedicated 4 penalties. He acquired a 55.3 grade from Professional Soccer Focus.
Myers will add depth to a Jets offensive line that was strong final season but additionally has had some harm issues. Alijah Vera-Tucker performed 15 video games final season at proper guard, however solely performed 12 video games from 2022-23 after struggling two season-ending accidents (torn triceps and Achilles).
Heart Joe Tippmann has been dependable throughout his two seasons within the NFL after enjoying in 33 video games. However ought to one thing occur to Vera-Tucker or Tippmann, Myers can slide in at middle and play at a excessive stage, which he ought to do throughout his time with the Packers.
Myers’ signing will reunite him with Justin Fields and Garrett Wilson, each his faculty teammates at Ohio State. Fields agreed to a two-year, $40 million take care of the Jets earlier this week.
Initially Revealed: March 12, 2025 at 7:20 PM EDT
