Jets released veteran TE Franks

The New York Jets have announced releasing veteran tight end Bubba Franks on Monday. Now Fransk may get the chance to wear steelers jersey.

The jets signed Franks last season and he caught six passes for 47 yards in eight games, including four starts last season. He missed eight games because of a hip injury, and was unable to participate in offseason practices and minicamp for a knee injury after re-signing with the Jets.

The move Monday leaves the Jets with Dustin Keller(notes), who had a promising rookie season, and undrafted free agents J’Nathan Bullock and Jack Simmons as the only tight ends on the roster. James Dearth(notes), who began his career as a tight end, works exclusively as the team’s long snapper.

During his nine NFL career seasons, Franks has had 262 receptions for 2,347 yards and 32 touchdowns, with eight of the nine spent with Green Bay Packers.