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Jets get down to 78 players

The Jets have gotten a jump on Tuesday’s deadline to pare their roster to 75 players by cutting 12 members of their roster.

There are no big surprises among the dozen former Jets, but there are several familiar names on the list. Cornerback Javier Arenas, a former second-round pick, signed with the Jets earlier this month and wide receiver DeVier Posey, acquired in a trade with the Texans during the draft, have both been cut loose. The Jets also parted ways with former Giants tackle James Brewer and former Bills wide receiver T.