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Dowling, signed last season to the practice squad, dealt with foot and groin injuries during training camp.
Also cut were: tight end Colin Anderson,Wholesale China Jerseys, wide receiver Michael Campbell, defensive end Anthony Grady and fullback Chad Young.
Ford's release was a mild surprise since he was listed as the Jets' top kickoff returner. He was signed in April after having limited action last season in Oakland. Ford had three catches this preseason.
"We just felt that we had better options on this football team for our current situation right now,Wholesale MLB Jerseys," Ryan said. "For his benefit,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, to have an early release like this may provide him an opportunity to maybe catch on with another team. We feel that the guys that we kept,Wholesale Jerseys USA, we felt better about."
Saalim Hakim and Clyde Gates are the top candidates to replace him as New York's kick returner.
The moves put the Jets' roster at 75 players,NFL Jerseys China, the maximum that teams must be at by Tuesday night.
"Jacoby had been given a lot of opportunities,Alexis Sanchez Chile Jersey," coach Rex Ryan said. "I still think he has a chance. ... There seemed to be some struggles."
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets released six players Sunday, including wide receiver Jacoby Ford and cornerback Ras-I Dowling. |
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