The Jets have finally parted ways with the struggling veteran QB.
The New York Jets released QB Mark Sanchez. Sanchez missed the 2013 season with a shoulder injury.
Mark Sanchez has been released.
— New York Jets (@nyjets) March 21, 2014
The Jets drafted Sanchez with the fifth overall pick in 2009. Sanchez struggled immensely after two AFC Championship trips in his rookie and second-year campaigns.
Per USA Today, the Jets would have had to pay Sanchez $2 Million on March 25. The Gang Green saved $8 Million with this transaction.
With Sanchez out, the Jets signed QB Michael Vick.
It’s official. We’ve signed QB Michael Vick. MORE: http://t.co/GgNm05Zqmz pic.twitter.com/6oPKsIrFXl
— New York Jets (@nyjets) March 21, 2014
Vick lost the Philadelphia Eagles’ starting spot in 2013 to Nick Foles. Vick battled injuries, especially towards the end of his five-year tenure with the Eagles.
The former Atlanta Falcon’s deal is for one year.
