Jets decline to exercise option on Chris Johnson

New York Jets running back Chris Johnson is hitting the open market.

The Jets announced Saturday that they will not be picking up the option on Johnson's contract, making him an unrestricted free agent on March 10.

Johnson struggled in his first season with the Jets, rushing for a career-low 663 yards and one touchdown in 16 games. Metro New York reported Friday the team was looking to part ways with the 29-year-old because of his lack of on-field production and January arrest on weapons charges.

The Jets also announced that they've exercised the options on linebackers Calvin Pace and Jason Babin.