Jets cutting Trumaine Johnson as they Look for CB Help

The inevitable will soon be a reality, at least as soon as the new CBA is agreed upon. The New York Jets will cut cornerback Trumaine Johnson, a major disappointment in green and white since he signed with the Jets in 2018.

In two seasons, Johnson played in only 17 games as a Jet on a contract that would have paid him $72.5 million over five years, easily one of the worst signings in Jets history, and a microcosm of former General Manager Mike Mccagnan's inept tenure.

Johnson either played poorly when healthy or was injured. He even fell out of favor with Adam Gase's coaches this past season when he was benched in Week 2; it just never worked out.

Should the Jets cut Johnson by March 20, the Jets will face a $12 million cap hit, which is dependent upon the new CBA. If the CBA passes, the Jets can spread the hit over two seasons, say $4 million this year and $8 million next season.

The Jets who were in the market for a corner anyway, will definitely be looking to upgrade the position this spring. The free agent class at corner is nothing spectacular with Eli Apple, Prince Amukamara and Kendall Fuller leading the group. The Jets could, and likely, will use on of their eight draft picks on a corner in next month's NFL draft.