Jets release linebacker and team captain C.J. Mosley after 6 seasons

By Canadian Press on March 12, 2025.

The New York Jets released veteran linebacker C.J. Mosley on Wednesday after six seasons, parting ways with one of the team’s popular captains in a salary cap move.

The 32-year-old Mosley played in just four games last season because of a toe injury and later a herniated disk in his neck.

He restructured his contract last offseason and was due to make $4.25 million in guaranteed money this season and count $12.8 million on the salary cap. As a post-June 1 cut, Mosley’s cap hit would drop to $8.8 million.

Mosley, who signed with the Jets in 2019 after five standout seasons in Baltimore, was the heartbeat of New York’s defense during his tenure as one of the NFL’s top tacklers.

“C.J. was the epitome of a class act as a teammate, player, and leader for the last six seasons,” owner Woody Johnson said in a statement. “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.”

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Dennis Waszak Jr., The Associated Press

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