New York Jets QB Ryan Fitzpatrick becomes a free agent

Ryan Fitzpatrick's contract with the New York Jets has been voided, as expected, making the veteran quarterback a free agent.

Fitzpatrick re-signed with the Jets last July on a one-year, $12m deal.

Technically, the contract was for two years, but contained language in which the second year would be automatically voided five days after the Super Bowl, meaning Friday if Fitzpatrick remained on the roster.

Because his $10m bonus was prorated over two years to help with the salary cap last year, Fitzpatrick will cost the Jets $5m in "dead money" this year.

The 34-year-old Fitzpatrick will be free to sign with another team. While he could still re-sign with the Jets, it appears his up-and-down tenure in New York is done after two seasons.

With Geno Smith set to hit free agency, it means the Jets currently have only the inexperienced duo of Bryce Petty and last year's second-round pick, Christian Hackenberg, on the roster at quarterback.