The NY Jets have a sterling reputation for overpaying players that are either past their prime or bad fits during free agency. On the official start of the new league year on Wednesday, March 18 the Jets experienced a painful reminder of that reputation when they released veteran cornerback Trumaine Johnson.
Heading into the 2018 offseason, Johnson was considered one of the best young lanky corners in the game. He wiggled free from the LA Rams and reached the open market. That’s where he convinced Gang Green that he was worthy of a five-year $72.5 million contract with $34 million guaranteed.