Mon 1/6/14 4:14 PM

The Jets will save $9.5 million in salary cap space when they release Antonio Cromartie. The transaction is considered a formality to avoid Cromartie's $5 million offseason roster bonus. Cromartie has stated publicly he wants to re-sign with the Jets even they cut him, and retire with Gang Green. Cromartie is coming off of a horrific season, but is a Rex Ryan favorite, and the Jets couldn't upgrade on his talent with limited cap room. We suspect "Cro" will re-sign for a relatively cheap sum over three or four years. He turns 30 in April.