So much for the theory that the Jets tipped their hand regarding quarterback Kellen Clemens via Hard Knocks.
In the end, Clemens hasn’t been traded or cut. Per Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News, Clemens has agreed to a reduced salary in order to remain with the team.
A restricted free agent in 2010, Clemens was due to earn $1.176 million.
As Rosenthal previously pointed out, the Jets also have released Kevin O’Connell, a third-round pick of the Pats who was cut last year by New England, claimed by the Lions, traded to the Jets, and then named a captain when the Jets played the Patriots in Week Two.
O’Connell again will be exposed to waivers; last year, the Lions, Broncos, Browns, and Jets submitted claims for his services.
