According to Spotrac, the New York Jets are currently projected to have $7,945,955 in cap space this offseason, which ranks 18th in the NFL.
The Jets will certainly make moves prior to the opening of free agency to open up more cap space. Some key players from last season will be released.
Who are the strongest candidates to be released? Who might find a way to stick around?
Let’s take a look at the Jets’ cut candidates and rate the likelihood that each one is released.
Not going anywhere
Laken Tomlinson
- 2023 Cap number: $17,360,000
- 2023 Cap savings if released pre-June 1: -$1,160,000
- 2023 Dead money if released pre-June 1: $18,520,000
- 2023 Cap savings if released post-June 1: $3,100,000
- 2023 Dead money if released post-June 1: $14,260,000
- 2024 Dead money if released post-June 1: $4,260,000
Laken Tomlinson is coming off a disastrous year.