Mosley released by Jets after 5 seasons

The New York Jets released linebacker C.J. Mosley, the team announced Wednesday.

"It is hard to move on from a player like C.J. Mosley who has given everything of himself to an organization," new Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said in a statement. "From everything we learned about C.J. - he is a passionate leader, who put the New York Jets first and got the most out of his teammates. We wish him and his family the best as he moves forward with his career."

Mosley joined the Jets in 2019 and played five seasons with the club. He skipped the 2020 campaign after opting out due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 32-year-old battled multiple injuries and was limited to only four appearances in 2024. He averaged 159 tackles (four for loss), five pass breakups, one interception, and one sack per season between 2021-23.

Mosley began his NFL career with the Baltimore Ravens, who selected him in the first round in the 2014 draft. He's earned five Pro Bowl berths and five second-team All-Pro nods, with the most recent selection coming in 2022.

The Jets will move on with Quincy Williams and Jamien Sherwood headlining their linebacker depth chart. Sherwood re-signed with the team Sunday on a three-year, $45-million contract.