Chris Johnson to Be Released by Jets: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

February 14, 2015   ·   Tim Daniels   ·   Jump to comments

The New York Jets did not pick up veteran running back Chris Johnson's contract option, which means he will be a free agent on March 10. He spent just one season with the organization.
The team announced the decision on Feb. 14. 
It's not a surprise. Rich Cimini of ESPN New York previously reported New York could save $3.5 million by letting the back go. Based on his production, it wouldn't have made much sense to keep his $5.25 million cap hit on the roster.
The Jets signed Johnson last offseason after he was let go by the Tennessee Titans. They hoped he would rediscover some of the big-play ability that allowed him to become one of the league's most dynamic offensive players during the first five years of his career.
It didn't happen. He ended up splitting time with Chris Ivory, who finished with six touchdowns compared to just one for the East Carolina product.
Johnson wasn't terrible by any means. He averaged 4.3 yards per carry and still made an impac...

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