Jets release starting C Long

The New York Jets released starting center Spencer Long on Tuesday, a day before he was due a $3 million roster bonus. Per reports, the team could bring Long back at a lower price in the future.

The 28-year-old joined the team on a four-year, $27.4 million contract in free agency last March, but the deal included no guaranteed money beyond 2018 or a signing bonus. Without any bonus prorating over multiple years, the Jets don't owe any dead money against the cap with his release, saving $6.5 million in 2019. Long started 13 games in 2018 but struggled while battling finger and leg injuries, committing four penalties and allowing 3.5 sacks after committing just one penalty and allowing three sacks total over his first four NFL seasons with the Washington Redskins. The finger injury gave him trouble snapping the ball -- most notably in a 13-6 loss at Miami in November -- and he moved to left guard for three games late in the season.

A third-round pick by Washington in 2014, Long has started 44 of 53 games through five seasons. --Field Level Media

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