New York Jets Release Backup Safety Adrian Amos

Move made to create playing time for younger backups, with Jordan Whitehead and Tony Adams remaining as starters.

Adrian Amos, the backup safety for the New York Jets, has been released by the team.
Amos, who had previously been a starter for the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers, played in all 11 games this season, starting three, and took part in 34 percent of the team's defensive snaps.
The Jets signed Amos to a one-year $1.75 million guaranteed deal in June after projected starter Chuck Clark suffered a season-ending knee injury.
The decision to release Amos is partly to create playing time for younger backups Ashtyn Davis and rookie Jarrick Bernard-Converse.
Jordan Whitehead and Tony Adams are currently the starters at safety for the Jets.