The New York Jets parted ways with the quarterback nearly a year after acquiring him via trade from the Denver Broncos last summer. Tebow's time with the Jets was uneventful, only contributing to 7 percent of the team's offensive snaps last season. The former two-time national champion at Florida had high expectations to be an offensive weapon for the ball club but rarely saw any significant playing time as a member of the franchise.
Tebow's future in the NFL is bleak unless he changes positions which according to ESPN's Adam Schefter that he was not willing to do so. NFL aficionados say Tebow should take his talents to Canada and the CFL.
The club will pay Tebow $4.1 million dollars from his contract as a result of releasing him. The Jets now have five quarterbacks including veteran David Garrard and 2nd round pick Geno Smith from West Virginia. Smith's selection by the Jets places immediate pressure on starter Mark Sanchez who is expected to participate in offseason workouts this week.
The Jets open week 1 vs. Tampa Bay.
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