The NY Jets set out to upgrade the tight end room this offseason and they took a big step when they signed free agents C.J. Uzomah and Tyler Conklin. They made another move today, when they announced that Ryan Griffin has been released. This move saves the Jets 3 million against the cap.
Although the 6-6, 255-pounder spent time on Injured Reserve at the end of the ’19 and ’21 seasons, he was a solid contributor. In his first season with the Jets, he posted 34 receptions for 320 yards, both second-best season totals in his pro career, and caught a career-high five touchdown passes, including a game-high two in the midseason loss at Jacksonville.