NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Jets have waived outside linebacker Quinton Coples, the team's first-round draft pick in 2012.
The move Monday was a surprise despite Coples' diminished role in Todd Bowles' defense. Coples played only five snaps on defense in New York's 24-17 loss at Houston on Sunday after playing just seven against Buffalo in the previous game.
Coples was drafted 16th overall - five spots ahead of New England's Chandler Jones - to provide a pass-rushing presence. He had 16 1/2 sacks in three-plus seasons, but had none this year.