Report: Jets to Release Bryce Petty

By Will Snell Jr. Posted On May 3, 2018

Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News is reporting that the New York Jets have released quarterback Bryce Petty. The former Baylor Bear was after a two-year run in Green and White.

BREAKING: Jets are cutting QB Bryce Petty, a source tells @MMehtaNYDN https://t.co/VKgzFz6uTw pic.twitter.com/sUMrZdmv3v

— NY Daily News Sports (@NYDNSports) May 3, 2018

During the 2016 season, Petty threw for 809 yards, 3 touchdowns and 7 interceptions to go along with a 56% completion percentage on 133 attempts in six appearances (4 starts). Petty would regress in the 2017 season, as the former 4th round pick appeared in 4 games, throwing just 1 touchdown to 3 interceptions, with a 49% completion percentage.

Following the release of Petty, many are left wondering if the Jets will keep Christian Hackenberg for the 2018-2019 season, or if his number will be up soon as well.

*Previous version changed to reflect updated source

Will Snell Jr.

Will Snell was born in Austin, Texas and has grown up living between Austin and New York City. Will has always been an avid Nets, Jets and Yankees fan. Will currently attends Southern Methodist University. He has been a member of the JetNation forums since 2009, and joined our staff in 2018.

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