What Corey Davis’ retirement means for Jets: Salary cap impact and WR options
1 year, 4 months ago

What Corey Davis’ retirement means for Jets: Salary cap impact and WR options

New York Times  

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — It was always fair to wonder how the New York Jets planned to use Corey Davis after they added three veteran wide receivers in free agency this offseason. Davis was serviceable, a valued locker-room presence and quality run blocker — but considering how much the Jets paid him, he didn’t quite live up to his contract. Corey Davis’ announcement on IG that he’s retiring: pic.twitter.com/lG2KJdRP8G — Zack Rosenblatt August 23, 2023 That’s why many assumed the Jets would move on from him this offseason for cap savings. Ultimately, Davis’ retirement shouldn’t have a significant impact on the Jets’ offense this season, positively or negatively, but it does remove a quality wide receiver from a team that is trying to win now.

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