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Jets Release Defensive Lineman; What It Means for New York

The New York Jets announced the team released defensive end Henry Anderson on Tuesday. The roster move saves the Jets cap space money entering free agency

Max Goodman

The New York Jets have released defensive lineman Henry Anderson, the team announced on Tuesday night. 

Anderson, 29, has been with the Jets since 2018, making 102 tackles over 45 games. The defensive end appeared in all 16 games this past season, making 0.5 sacks, four tackles for loss and three quarterback hits. 

By releasing Anderson, with free agency looming, New York saved even more money against the cap as the defender was due $8.2 million for next season. 

New York will likely address their defensive line in free agency and this spring's NFL draft, possibly targeting an edge rusher to balance the pass rush with rising star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams.

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We could see a few more moves like this over the next several days as the Jets prepare for free agency where every dollar counts. 

Before coming to the Jets, Anderson played for the Indianapolis Colts for three seasons. He's a former third-round pick out of Stanford. Over three seasons with Gang Green, Anderson accumulated 8.5 sacks and 28 hits on the quarterback.

His biggest play this year came in Week 11 when Anderson snuck into the backfield to block a punt against the Los Angeles Chargers.

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MAX GOODMAN

Max Goodman covers the New York Jets for Sports Illustrated and FanNation. He also covers the New York Yankees, publisher  of Sports Illustrated and FanNation's Yankees site, Inside The Pinstripes. Before starting out with SI, Goodman attended Northwestern University and the Medill School of Journalism. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism and Master’s Degree in Sports Media, graduating in 2019. While at school, Goodman gathered valuable experience as an anchor and reporter on NNN SportsNight and played on the club baseball team. Goodman previously interned at MLB.com as an associate reporter covering the Miami Marlins. He also interned with ESPN, working as an associate reporter on Mike Greenberg's Get Up. Goodman is from New York City. He grew up in Hell's Kitchen. Follow Goodman on Twitter @MaxTGoodman and connect with him via email by reaching out at maxgoodmansports@gmail.com.

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