Jeremy Kerley, Jeff Cumberland Released

Fifth-Year Wideout, Sixth-Year TE Depart Ahead of the Start of the Unrestricted FA Signing Period

The Jets have released wide receiver Jeremy Kerley and tight end Jeff Cumberland .Kerley was the Green & White's fifth-round choice (153rd overall) in the 2011 draft out of TCU. He carved out a role as a contributor all around the offense and as the team's primary punt returner in his five seasons.

Kerley's most productive campaigns were 2012 (56 catches, 827 yards, two TDs) and '13 (43 catches, 523 yards, three TDs). He also was effective when rushing with 18 carries for 133 yards (7.4 yards/carry). And he threw four passes, completing his first two, for 41 yards in '11 and for 42 yards in '12.…