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Antonio Cromartie Released by Jets: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

February 22, 2016   ·     ·   Jump to comments

The New York Jets released veteran cornerback Antonio Cromartie on Monday, marking the end of his second stint with team.  
The Jets announced they had parted ways with the four-time Pro Bowler. Seth Walder of the New York Daily News noted the Jets saved $8 million with the move.
Cromartie posted on his Instagram after being released (warning: language may be NSFW):
Darryl Slater of NJ.com noted Cromartie "is expected to be willing to take less money to return, because he loves the Jets organization and coach Todd Bowles," citing a league source. 
Cromartie returned to New York this past offseason along with former teammate and superstar cornerback Darrelle Revis. The Jets upgraded their secondary in a big way, which helped them to 10 wins in their first year under Bowles.
Although he started all 15 games he appeared in during the 2015 campaign, Cromartie didn't record a single interception and isn't quite the player he once was.
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