While the New York Jets started off free agency with over $40 million dollars, that pile of money has evaporated. However, the interesting diatribe is how did that money evaporate?
It could’ve been gone in one sitting, but instead the Jets opted to go for multiple eggs in their basket. That has resulted in the team having only $9.37 million left, according to NFLPA records.
“The costliest new additions were left tackle Kelvin Beachum ($12 million guarantee) and quarterback Josh McCown ($6 million). While the most expensive keepers were Brian Winters ($15 million) and tackle Ben Ijalana ($3 million).