Jets to release TE C.J. Uzomah

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New York Jets tight end C.J. Uzomah was informed he will be released, creating a 2024 cap savings of $5.3 million.

Uzomah, 31, will become a free agent and is attempting to return from knee surgery.

Uzomah had eight catches for 58 yards and one touchdown in 2023 and had one year left on the three-year, $24 million contract he signed in free agency before the 2022 seaso