The New York Jets are going to have a big hole to fill this offseason, as offensive tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson is retiring, according to ESPN's Rich Cimini. The move comes after a distinguished ten-year career, but based on subsequent reports, it sounds like the team was aware this was a distinct possibility.
Ferguson's retirement clears $9 million in cap space. The Jets had been discussing a pay cut with Ferguson, but things seemed to go nowhere. His decision to retire clears that all up fairly emphatically. The Jets have the left tackle issue, but they also have an important boost in cap space.