"Now it's official: The Vernon Gholston error is over.

The New York Jets made the anticipated move Wednesday, waiving the former first-round pick after his third straight season without a sack. But in a mild surprise, the team also released backup tight end Ben Hartsock.

Hartsock was a sturdy blocker and a key ingredient in the Jets' prolific rushing attack, but he was due to make $1.6 million -- and the Jets evidently felt that was prohibitive for a blocking tight end. They had been hoping that Hartsock would agree to a pay cut, according to a league source, but he evidently refused."