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Ryan Clady's Contract Option Declined by Jets, Will Become Free Agent

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The New York Jets notified representatives for left tackle Ryan Clady on Wednesday that they will decline his $10 million club option for 2017 and make him an unrestricted free agent, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

In addition to creating $10 million in cap room, the Jets also avoided paying Clady a $1 million roster bonus, per ESPN.com's Rich Cimini.

The Jets acquired Clady in a trade with the Denver Broncos prior to the 2016 season, but the two-time All-Pro continued to be plagued by injury woes during his lone season with Gang Green.