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Flynn, 30, has seen his career nose dive since signing a $20-million deal with Seattle in 2012.
Ryan Fitzpatrick will start the season with Geno Smith recovering from a broken jaw.
Also Saturday, the Jets released Josh Johnson, according to the New York Daily News. That leaves Bryce Petty as the lone backup for now.