FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — In a surprising move, the New York Jets are waiving veteran backup safety Adrian Amos, a source confirmed to ESPN on Saturday.
Amos, 30, an eight-year starter with the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers, was primarily a backup for the Jets, but he did play on 248 defensive snaps.
His role, though, was reduced in recent weeks, leading to what one source described as a mutual parting. The Jets made the move, in part, to create playing time for younger backups Ashtyn Davis and rookie Jarrick Bernard-Converse.
There might have other considerations as well. NFL Network first reported the transaction. Amos signed a one-year, fully guaranteed $1.75 million contract in June, shortly after projected starter Chuck Clark suffered a season-ending knee injury.