After releasing Trumaine Johnson, who was designated as a post-June 1 cut, the Jets now have just under $25 million in available cap space, according to OverTheCap.com.
While the Jets are now capable of making a free agent splash with Johnson’s contract off the books, it’s more likely that they will prioritize getting their 2020 draft class signed first. Bryce Hall was the Jets’ first rookie to agree to terms with the team, signing a four-year deal worth $3 million on Monday.
There is mutual interest between the Jets and free agent CB Logan Ryan, however, New York seems unwilling to meet his hefty price-tag of $10 million per season. At the top of the free agent class also remains Jadeveon Clowney, who is a luxury the Jets can afford at the edge rusher position, but Joe Douglas hasn’t been inclined to open up the organization’s checkbook for first-class free agents like his predecessor did. Offensive lineman Larry Warford is another top-flight player who has been linked to Gang Green.
Douglas also has to look internally. Signing Jamal Adams to an extension is an option, though not one the Jets seem to want to take this offseason.
Either way, the Jets now have the fifth-most available cap space in the NFL. That’s good news for a team that still has some holes to fill and a desire to contend in 2020.
