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Four Veterans the New York Jets Could Cut Before the Season

ByNolan Rich|
Mike Maccagnan, New York Jets. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images)
Mike Maccagnan, New York Jets. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images)
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 13: Steve McLendon (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 13: Steve McLendon (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

NT Steven McLendon Age: 31

At 31, McLendon’s age could put him on the chopping block. Another factor that hurts McLendon’s long-term future with the team is his inability to stay healthy. Last season, he only played in 11 games and has only played one full healthy season over his past four years in the NFL.

If Deon Simon, who was the starter over the final three games in 2016, wins the starting job, the Jets may make the decision to cut bait and allow Simon to establish himself as a starter.

Age, injury problems, and the Jets plan to get younger in 2017 are strikes against McLendon surviving on the roster before opening day.

Thepossibility of the Jets moving to a 4-3 defensealso hurts McLendon’s chances. As a nose tackle, there wouldn’t be a spot for McLendon in a 4-3 defensive front.

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