Jets Releasing Trumaine Johnson

The Jets have informed cornerback Trumaine Johnson he will be released, according to the New York Daily News.

The Jets have informed cornerback Trumaine Johnson he will be released, according to the New York Daily News. Johnson signed a 5-year, $72.5 million deal with New York after the 2017 season but hasn't lived up to expectations. His $11 million salary would have been guaranteed on March 20, but the Jets' decision may spread his cap hit over this season and next.