It is cutdown day in the NFL. Let’s talk about the key things to know.

The Basics

The Jets need to cut their roster to 53 players by 4:00 pm Eastern. This will mostly be done by releasing players.

What happens to the players the Jets cut?

It depends on how much experience they have. For players with more than four years of time in the NFL, the process is simple. Their contract is immediately terminated, and they become free agents. They can sign a new contract with any team.

Players with less than four years of experience have less control over their own destiny. They are subject to the waiver process. Every team in the NFL gets a chance to claim them off waivers. If any of the 31 teams decides to put in a claim, that player and his Jets contract are transferred to the new team. It’s

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