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Jeff Cumberland, Jeremy Kerley could be next on Jets' chopping block

Antonio Cromartie was the first. He probably won't be the last.

The New York Jets, attempting to get their salary-cap house in order before the start of free agency, will continue to cut payroll by releasing players and/or re-working contracts. They saved $8 million with Cromartie's release, giving them approximately $21 million in cap room (based on a projected $155 million cap). Putting on my capologist hat, I suspect they'll need at least $35 million to tag Muhammad Wilkerson, re-sign Ryan Fitzpatrick and Damon Harrison and have enough flexibility to add a couple of moderately-priced free agents.