Jets cut Antonio Cromartie to save $8M

Jets cornerback Antonio CromartieThe Jets officially released cornerback Antonio Cromartie on Monday.

By cutting Cromartie, the Jets clear $8 million in cap space.

The Jets can bring back Cromartie at a lower salary or go with a Marcus Williams-Dee Milliner competition at the cornerback spot opposite Darrelle Revis. Buster Skrine plays mostly in the slot.