Jets released WR Jerricho Cotchery. The Jets announced the anticipated move Thursday afternoon. Cotchery, 29, was healthy coming off back surgery, but the cap-strapped Jets saved $2 million under the cap and $1.8 million worth of salary by making the move. His replacement is expected to be Derrick Mason. National reporters have speculated that Cotchery could resurface in San Diego with former college teammate Phillip Rivers. The two played together at North Carolina State.