Matt Simms had an NFL job as one of four quarterbacks for the New York Jets. Set to enter his third NFL season however, Simms didn’t like how his opportunity was playing out under new head coach Todd Bowles. Despite performing well in OTA practices, Simms saw his snaps cut significantly. He sought concrete answers for his status in the organization and after getting them he asked the club for his release.
“I went in to coach Todd Bowles’ office at 6:15 in the morning and we had a one-on-one talk and toward the end of the conversation that’s where I asked if I could possibly be released,” Simms said in an appearance on the John Murphy show.