The Jets released backup quarterback Bryce Petty on Thursday, according to multiple sources. Petty, a 2015 fourth-round pick, was 1-6 as a starter.
With the Jets drafting Sam Darnold in the first round last week, it meant Petty became expendable.
The Jets now have four quarterbacks on their active roster: projected starter Josh McCown and backups Teddy Bridgewater, Christian Hackenberg and Darnold.
Petty was given every chance to earn a starting job, especially last season, but couldn’t beat out McCown. Instead, Petty was the No. 2 quarterback for the majority of the season and replaced McCown for the final three weeks when McCown suffered a broken hand.