The New York Jets continued their roster purge this week by parting ways with yet another veteran. After attempting to trade Eric Decker, the team has decided to release him.
He was a highly productive player for the Jets in 2015, catching 80 passes for 1,027 yards and 12 touchdowns. He was forced to miss 13 games last season due to hip and shoulder injuries, undergoing surgery to repair both issues.
He’s been cleared to play and is seemingly healthy, which makes the Jets’ decision to release him a bit surprising. When healthy, he’s one of the most reliable receivers in the league and a true weapon in the red zone – something the Jets now lack with Brandon Marshall playing for the Giants.