In a surprising move, Joe Douglas and the New York Jets have released cornerback Bless Austin, who had been a first-team corner with the team throughout the entirety of the offseason.
#Jets are releasing CB Bless Austin, source says. Surprise here, though they had talks with teams to see if they could trade him recently.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) September 1, 2021
Austin’s release comes as a surprise due to his depth chart positioning, but based on his play, it isn’t a surprise at all.