Article By David Leon on 26th April, 2010
His release is described as a salary-dump, and was triggered Saturday afternoon when Faneca refused to take a paycut.
Faneca was acquired by the Jets at the start of 2008 in free agency. He was scheduled to receive some $7 million in compensation this season ($5.25 is guaranteed and must be paid by the Jets).
Why the Jets might make such a move is enough to baffle the minds of even the most adept pro football geniuses.
Faneca has been elected to nine-straight Pro Bowls, starting in 2001. He was elected to three All-Pro teams, most recently in 2008.
His leadership is credited with solidifying...
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