Wide receiver Corey Davis is commonly mentioned as one of the New York Jets‘ most likely cut candidates of the 2023 offseason. On his current contract, Davis is set to have a cap hit of $11.2 million in 2023, which is the final year of his three-year contract with New York. If the Jets release Davis, they will clear $10.5 million in cap space while only taking on $667K in dead money. It’s a very escapable contract.
On paper, this may sound enticing for a team that needs more cap space. However, the possibility becomes far less intriguing when considering what it might cost to find a replacement for Davis.