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NEW YORK -- The New York Jets will release running back Thomas Jones this week, allowing the leader of the NFL's top-ranked rushing offense to become a free agent.
General manager Mike Tannenbaum says Monday that the team told Jones it will cut ties with him when the league's free agency period begins Friday.
"Thomas joined us three years ago and has been a productive, passionate leader both on and off the field who has served as a positive influence for our younger players," Tannenbaum said. "We were fortunate to acquire Thomas and wish him the best."
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The 31-year-old Jones is coming off a season in which he set career highs with 1,402 yards rushing and 14 touchdowns while helping the Jets reach the AFC Championship Game.
Jones was due a $3 million roster bonus on top of a $2.8 million base salary this season. He and the Jets failed to reach a compromise on restructuring his contract.
Jones was acquired from Chicago three years ago, and rushed for 3,833 yards and 28 touchdowns.
"When I got here, Thomas immediately became one of my guys," Jets coach Rex Ryan said in a statement. "He had one of his best years last season -- might have been his best. I have a tremendous amount of respect for him as a player and a person. As I said the other day, this is one of the tough decisions we had to make for our organization."
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