ILB C.J. Mosley – $17.5 million

The Jets signed Mosley to an exorbitant five-year, $85 million contract last offseason to pair with inside linebacker Avery Williamson in the middle of their defense. Mosley appeared perfect for that role for exactly one half of football. In Week 1 vs. Buffalo, New York held the Bills scoreless through the first half before Mosley injured his groin and missed the rest of the game. The Jets defense fell apart without Mosley, who missed 14 total games in 2019 with the injury despite an attempt to return. 

The Jets gave Mosley $51 million when they signed him and would eat over $42 million in dead cap if they decided to cut bait after one year. Even with the emergence of rookie Blake Cashman, Mosely is safe from the chopping block.

Verdict: Safe