After GM Mike Maccagnan announced that Eric Decker’s departure was imminent, the Jets have released the veteran receiver.
“We think very highly of Eric. Our focus right now is seeing our young players, how they do,” said Maccagnan earlier this week. “We wish Eric, going forward, a lot of success.”
Over the past couple of days, the Jets attempted to facilitate a trade involving Decker.
“You never know how this is going to unfold,” Maccagnan said on Tuesday “Sometimes trades happen after word gets out. But again, from our standpoint, we want to make sure we are clear with Eric where we are headed and give him an opportunity.