Having to trim their roster to 53 players by 4pm tomorrow, the Jets have started letting go of the 27 players required. None of these moves are official at this point in time, but we’ll provide updates as those on the beat let us know who has made the cut.
Connor Hughes of The Athletic is reporting that the team has cut wide receiver Lawrence Cager who scored a touchdown in last week’s pre-season finale. Look for Cager as a possible practice squad option if unclaimed.
The #Jets have started their cuts. Among them: WR Lawrence Cager, sources say.
Caught a TD against the #Giants.
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) August 30, 2021
Also let go was second-year cornerback Lamar Jackson and safety Bennett Jackson.
The Jets did start making their cuts this morning and CB Lamar Jackson, who started six games last season, was one of them, according to a source.
He's a good bet to land back on the practice squad, though.
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RalphVacchiano) August 30, 2021
The Bennett Jackson move was reportedly made to create a spot on the roster for newly acquired defensive end Shaq Lawson.
The #Jets cut S Bennett Jackson to make room on the roster for newly acquired DE Shaq Lawson.
— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) August 30, 2021
Safety JT Hassell who came on strong with some big plays late in the pre-season apparently didn’t do enough to hang around as Tom Pelissero reports Hassell has been let go.
The #Jets are releasing S J.T. Hassell according to his agency @OSMG_LLC
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 30, 2021
Brian Costello of the New York Post is reporting the release of defensive lineman Aaron Adeoye and guard Corey Levin.
A few other cuts from the Jets today: DL Aaron Adeoye and CB Lamar Jackson, per sources.
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) August 30, 2021
Jets also cut OL Corey Levin, per source.
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) August 30, 2021
Rich Cimini of ESPN says Gang Green has also let go of defensive ineman Jeremiah Valoaga. While he didn’t make the roster, Valoaga looked good enough at times to assume he’ll catch on elsewhere.
The Jets are releasing DE Jeremiah Valoaga, per source. #Jets
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) August 30, 2021
According to the Folks at the Jet Press, quarterback Josh Johnson has been let go.
The #Jets have released QB Josh Johnson, per our @ByMikeMitchell
— The Jet Press (@TheJetPress) August 31, 2021
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