Justin Forsett has been released by the Baltimore Ravens in what is being described as a "mutual" decision.

Forsett was inactive Sunday against Oakland and met with Ozzie Newsome on Tuesday to express his preference to find another team.

"It was mutual," Forsett told the Ravens' official website. "I felt like my opportunity here was closing. I'm at a phase in my career where I don't want to sit; I want to play. I have a lot of football left in me."

Forsett was benched in favor of Terrance West.