Jets to Release Jones
New York, NY – The New York Jets will release running back Thomas Jones this week, allowing the leader of the NFL’s top-ranked rushing offense to become a free agent.
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General manager Mike Tannenbaum says Monday that the team told Jones it will cut ties with him when the league’s free agency period begins Friday.
The 31-year-old Jones is coming off a season in which he set career highs with 1,402 yards rushing and 14 touchdowns while helping the Jets reach the AFC championship game.
Jones was due a $3 million roster bonus on top of a $2.8 million base salary this season. He and the Jets failed to reach a compromise on restructuring his contract.
Jones was acquired from Chicago three years ago, and rushed for 3,833 yards and 28 touchdowns.
Posted: 3/1/10 11:20PM ET