One week after drafting Sam Darnold with the third overall pick, the New York Jets addressed their overcrowded quarterback room by releasing former draft pick Bryce Petty, a source confirmed to ESPN on Thursday.
That leaves four quarterbacks on the roster -- Darnold, incumbent Josh McCown, free-agent addition Teddy Bridgewater and 2016 second-round pick Christian Hackenberg.
The Jets likely will carry only three in the regular season. They tried to trade Petty during the draft, but found no takers.
Petty, a fourth-round choice in 2015, posted a 1-6 record as a starter over the last two seasons.