The New York Jets have released TE Jeff Cumberland on Wednesday, according to Manish Mehta.
Cumberland, 28, was in the final year of his three-year, $5.7 million contract that included an initial roster bonus of $1 million. He was set to make a base salary of $1.9 million for the 2016 season.
According to OverTheCap.com, releasing will free up $1.9 million in available cap space while creating no dead money.
In 2015, Cumberland appeared in 15 games and recorded five receptions for 77 yards receiving and no touchdowns.
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