Cutting ties with cornerback Trumaine Johnson and his albatross of a contract is a foregone conclusion this season as the Jets are expected to absorb a $12 million hit against the cap for a player who won’t suit up for them in 2020, but according to ESPN’s Rich Cimini, a new CBA could allow the Jets to defer some of that massive hit.
Should the proposed CBA gain approval, the Jets would be allowed to spread their $12 hit over two seasons, taking a $4 million hit in year 1 and an $8 million hit in year two.