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NFL free agency: New York Jets release former All-Pro CJ Mosley

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The New York Jets announced on Wednesday that they have released former All-Pro linebacker CJ Mosley. He played in 56 games for the Jets from 2019 to 2024.

“It is hard to move on from a player like C.J. Mosley, who has given everything of himself to an organization,” Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said in a news release. “From everything we learned about C.J. – he is a passionate leader who put the New York Jets first and got the most out of his teammates. We wish him and his family the best as he moves forward with his career.”

Mosley signed a five-year, $85 million contract with the Jets in 2019. He began his NFL career in 2014 when the Baltimore Ravens selected him at No. 17 overall in the draft. In his career, CJ Mosley has been named to the All-Pro Second Team and the Pro Bowl five times.

New York Jets thank CJ Mosley for his work on the field

“I want to thank C.J. for his leadership and countless contributions to the New York Jets,” general manager Darren Mougey said. “C.J. is a consummate professional and consistently held in the highest regard, both in our building and around the NFL. I wish him and his family all the best moving forward.”

“C.J. was the epitome of a class act as a teammate, player, and leader for the last six seasons,” Jets Chairman Robert Wood Johnson added. “The passion and commitment he brought each day to the organization inspired his teammates to give their all. We sincerely thank C.J. for his countless sacrifices and dedication and wish him all the best moving forward.”

The 2024 season was challenging for Mosley, as he played in just four games due to multiple injuries. According to Rich Cimini of ESPN, Mosley was designated as a post-June 1 cut, meaning his remaining cap hit ($16.5 million) is spread over two years. The Jets will have to carry his current cap charge ($12.8 million) on the books until June 1.

CJ Mosley played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide. During his time at Alabama, Mosley was named SEC Defensive Player of the Year in 2013, won the Butkus Award and led the team to two BCS national championships.