The Facts: The New York Jets ended their part in the Goodson-saga. The team announced Wednesday it released the running back with the designation "left squad."
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The release comes as no surprise. General manager John Idzik said the situation was "building," and cited Goodson skipping mandatory minicamp as the final straw. Goodson, 27, spent one season in New York. Last May -- two months after signing a three-year, $6.9 million deal -- the running back was arrested on marijuana and weapons charges. He skipped training camp. Then he was suspended for four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. After returning, Goodson lasted less than two games and just seven carries before he tore his ACL and MCL in Week 6; he was put on injured reserve. He then went AWOL this offseason leading to his ultimate release. The "left squad" designation from the Jets likely indicates they will try to recoup some of the bonus money paid at his signing.