The New York Jets are set to release veteran safety Adrian Amos. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, there was a mutual desire from both sides to part ways.
Amos will land on waivers once his release gets officially confirmed. If unclaimed, he will become a free agent and get an opportunity to sign with a team of his linking.
The Jets signed Amos to a one-year, $1.75 million deal in the offseason after starting safety Chuck Clark was ruled out for the entire 2023 with a knee injury. Amos was projected to fill in for Clark, but ended up being jumped over by second-year safety Tony Adams on the depth chart.
Amos featured in 11 games and made three starts this season, but his playing time diminished as the season progressed. He had 23 tackles and one pass defended.
The Jets are reportedly moving on from Amos in order to open room for Ashtyn Davis and Jarrick Bernard-Converse. Davis, a third-round selection in 2020, has 18 tackles, four passes defended, and two fumble recoveries in 2023. Rookie Bernard-Converse, on the other hand, played just 15 snaps this season, with all of them coming on special teams.
Prior to joining the Jets, Adrian Amos played with the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers. Despite having a down campaign, Amos will likely find a new landing spot sooner than later, most likely with a contender looking to add more depth to their secondary.
