CJ Spiller released by Saints

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After a forgettable 18 months, CJ Spiller’s time in New Orleans is now over.

According to a report by Rand Getlin of NFL Media on Tuesday, Spiller has been released by the Saints.

I"m told the #Saints have released RB CJ Spiller. He"s fully healthy now. Wont be long before someone picks him up.

— Rand Getlin (@Rand_Getlin) September 13, 2016

The Saints signed the ex-Pro Bowl running back to a four-year, $ 16 million deal in March 2015 but only managed to get 351 total yards and two touchdowns (both receiving) in 13 appearances out of him. Spiller was a healthy scratch in the team’s Week 1 loss to the Oakland Raiders and never really managed to carve out a meaningful role in Sean Payton’s offense.

In the right situation, Spiller, 29, can still function as a serviceable change-of-pace back, especially on passing downs. But losing foot speed and starting to look nothing like the guy who used to top 200 carries a season for the Buffalo Bills, Spiller won’t attract the same interest he did before, though he’ll probably still catch on somewhere.

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Milliner Likely to be Released if not Traded

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By Glenn Naughton

 

He may not be a candidate to get cut due to his salary, but that hasn’t stopped the New York Jets from shopping cornerback Dee Milliner.

The Jets have been trying to trade former first-round CB Dee Milliner, per sources. Stay tuned on this one.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) September 3, 2016

According to NFL insider Albert Breer, Gang Green is looking for a taker for the oft-injured Milliner who is in the final year of his rookie deal.

 

UPDATE:

Moments after the story from Alber Breer broke, Ian Rapoport says the Jets are expected to release Milliner outright.

The #Jets are expected to waive CB Dee Milliner, source said.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 3, 2016

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Depth Chart Released

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The New York Jets have released their first “unofficial” depth chart. No real surprises on this depth chart, the QB rotation is Ryan Fitzpatrick, Geno Smith, Bryce Petty and Christian Hackenberg. That will change though once the preseason games reveal who the final three will be. It is highly unlikely that the Jets will use four roster spots on the quarterback position.

For the rest of the offense Kellen Davis is still listed as the starter at tight end. But if the #JetsCamp reports are any indication you can expect Jace Amaro to challenge for that spot. At right tackle Ben Ijalana is the starter but that will change once Breno  Giacomini returns from the PUP list.

The bottom of the wide receiver depth chart still needs to play itself out. Devin Smith is still on the PUP list and the team seems to be making some of the young wideouts earn their jobs before they move them up.

On defense rookie Jordan Jenkins from Georgia has the starting job at OLB. While fellow rookie Darron Lee is backing up Erin Henderson at ILB. With Lee’s speed you can expect to see him on the field in many situations, so we definitely wouldn’t worry about what the depth chart says.

The biggest question on defense remains the # 2 cornerback position. Who will start on the side of the field opposite of Darrelle Revis. Buster Skrine is listed as the # 2 but it is a passing league, so the Jets will have 3 cornerbacks on the field the majority of the time. Marcus Williams started camp as the favorite to win that spot but Dee Milliner is having a strong camp and if he proves that he can stay healthy we might finally see him in a starting role.

Here is the full depth chart, be sure to tell us what you think in our NY Jets message board.

Offense

Defense

Special Teams

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