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5 Players Who Will Be Released by New York Jets in 2015 Offseason

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5 Players Who Will Be Released by New York Jets in 2015 Offseason

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There's no denying that the New York Jets need some change in the offseason. Here are a few guys that may have seen their last season in green and white.

5. Brian Winters

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5. Brian Winters

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There were high hopes for Winters when the Jets took him with the No. 72 pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. Even though Winters has had some struggles in his young career, the Jets insisted on sticking with him and playing him along with the starters. Winters was unluckily injured against the Denver Broncos this season and it cost him the rest of the season. Oday Aboushi took his job, played well and as a result, Winters may be expendable.

4. Bilal Powell

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4. Bilal Powell

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Powell is a nice back for the Jets, but he doesn't get much work outside of third downs and passing situations. Powell is not the flashiest running back nor does he have blazing speed, but he's a nice back to have on the roster. Powell could stick around if the Jets release Chris Johnson, but if they don't, he may not see a lot of the field in 2015.

3. Calvin Pace

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3. Calvin Pace

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After a 10-sack, 52-tackle 2014, Pace showed some decline this season. Pace is 34-years old, and saw his great numbers in 2014 turn into 39 tackles and five sacks; it may be time for the Jets to move on. He's not a bad player, but the Jets need a new youth movement across all positions and Pace may be the odd man out next season.

2. Chris Johnson

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2. Chris Johnson

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Johnson was the Jets' big splash in the offseason and in 2014 he didn't reach his lofty expectations. There is no denying that Johnson's best days are behind him, but he never really clicked with his new team. Johnson has eclipsed 250 carries in every season since his rookie one and that number (155 carries in 2014) took a huge hit when he came to the Jets. It's time for Johnson and the Jets to part ways.

1. Percy Harvin

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1. Percy Harvin

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Harvin was an experiment for the Jets and he provided a little spark to the offense, but not a huge one. The problem with Harvin is that he is injury prone and if the Jets want him back then they need to dish out $ 10.5 million. At the price and with that risk, he might not be the best option for the Jets in 2015.

Vinny Lanni is a New York Jets writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter or add him to your network on Google.

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