The New York Jets had a disappointing season and though coach Rex Ryan was able to keep his job, cornerback Antonio Cromartie doesn’t think he’ll be as lucky.
Cromartie struggled on the field and suffered a hip injury that may require offseason surgery, which has led to some conversation about how he fits on the roster moving forward. Cromartie is set to make $5 million roster bonus in March while counting a whopping $15 million against the cap, both of which would be big numbers for a player coming off a better season than Cromartie just turned in.
Cromarite would need to be extended to get that cap number down, but Rich Cimini of ESPNNewYork.com reports that Cromartie told teammates he expects to be released before that bonus becomes due. That’s a pretty realistic view of the situation, although Cromartie also reportedly added that he hopes to re-sign with the Jets at a more budget-friendly number.
