The New York Jets have announced the release of CB Andre Dyson and WR Justin McCareins. They also waived OG Adrien Clarke.
Dyson, signed by the Jets as a free agent from Seattle in 2006, had four interceptions in his first season with the Jets, but just one in nine games last season as a backup. He started every game at left cornerback until he was injured in Week 15 of the 2006 season, and was then replaced by rookie Darrelle Revis last season.
McCareins, acquired in 2004 in a trade with Tennessee, never developed into the impact receiver the Jets hoped he'd become. In four seasons in New York, he had 141 catches for 2,062 and seven touchdowns. He saw limited action last season, catching just 19 passes for 232 yards and will most be remembered for his crucial dropped passes.
Clarke struggled as the replacement for Pete Kendall, starting 14 games at left guard for the Jets last season.