Former Alabama Linebacker Released by New York Jets

C.J. Mosley played 56 games with the Jets after five seasons with the Baltimore Ravens.

Sep 15, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) looks up at the scoreboard from the bench against the Tennessee Titans during the second half during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Former Alabama linebacker C.J. Mosley was released by the New York Jets on Wednesday, per multiple reports.

The 32-year-old was limited to just four games this past season after injuring his toe in Week 2 and then a neck injury in Week 8 sidelined him for the rest of the year.

Mosley was a tackling machine for the Jets as he logged at least 150 in his three fully healthy seasons in New York. He only played two games in 2019, opted out during 2020 due to COVID-19 and as previously stated, appeared in four games this past season.

"C.J. was the epitome of a class act as a teammate, player, and leader for the last six seasons," said Chairman Robert Wood Johnson in a press release. "The passion and commitment he brought each day to the organization inspired his teammates to give their all. We sincerely thank C.J. for his countless sacrifices and dedication, and wish him all the best moving forward."

Prior to his time with the Jets, Mosley spent five years with the Baltimore Ravens, who drafted him with the 17th overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. He earned four of his five Pro Bowl nods in Baltimore.

Mosley's shined at Alabama as well. In fact, he earned most of his awards in Tuscaloosa twice: two-time BCS National Champion, two-time Consensus All-American and two-time First-Team All-SEC member (all in 2012 and 2013). Mosley also earned both the Butkus Award (best linebacker) and the SEC Defensive Player of the Year award in 2013.

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