Offensive lineman Damien Woody confirmed on his Twitter account that he had been released by the New York Jets. According to the New York Daily News, the Jets are also expected to cut outside linebacker Vernon Gholston, nose guard Kris Jenkins and outside linebacker Jason Taylor. These moves will save the team approximately $20 million, which can be used to make other transactions this off-season, potentially including re-signing WR Santonio Holmes.

Jets coach Rex Ryan has again forecasted that his team will win the Super Bowl. "I believe this is the year we're going to win," Ryan said at the combine Thursday. "I guarantee we'll win [the Super Bowl] this year. I'm trying to win a championship." After two straight AFC Championship Game losses, Ryan is positive that his Jets will finally get over the hump this season.

David Harris has signed his franchise tender with the Jets, according to a source. His franchise number projects at between $10.1 and $10.5 million, depending on what the NFL determines, according to the source.

The Jets are expected to target an outside pass rusher with their first-round pick in April. New York has the No. 30 overall pick. There is a chance they can add a difference maker since the Packers took linebacker Clay Matthews late in the first round back in 2009.

Sources have told NFL Network analyst Michael Lombardi that the New York Jets are willing to let cornerback Antonio Cromartie explore free agency this offseason. The Jets hope to re-sign Santonio Holmes and Braylon Edwards, considering the two receivers essential to Mark Sanchez, according to the source.

The Jets have placed their franchise tag on linebacker David Harris. The tag doesn't preclude the Jets from signing Harris to a new deal before the season. If Harris doesn't get signed by the start of the season, he will make the franchise tender -- the average salary of the five highest-paid linebackers in the league. In 2010, that figure was $9.6 million -- more than twice what Harris has made in four seasons.

The Jets have hired a new strength and conditioning coach. Bill Hughan replaces Sal Alosi, who submitted his resignation two weeks ago -- two months after he tripped Miami's Nolan Carroll during a game Dec. 12 at the New Meadowlands Stadium. Ultimately, Alosi was placed on indefinite suspension after the organization determined that he organized a sideline "wall" among inactive players.

Jets coach Rex Ryan has again predicted a Super Bowl victory. Ryan told the MSG Network on Friday night that there's "no way we don't get it done next year," and added "next year, I know we'll win it." He said he's still hurting from New York's AFC Championship Game loss to Pittsburgh. "It feeds the competitiveness in you," Ryan told the New York Post. "You're sick that you missed out again, two years in a row. I know how important it is to this town and our fans, and how important it is to me, this football team. To come up short again, it?s a huge blow. "But you do remember," he said. "It drives your competitive spirit, like there's no way, no way we don't get it done next year. That's how you feel. That's how I feel. You can?t wait to get back and have at it again."

The Jets denied the Titans request to interview assistant head coach Bill Callahan, according to a source. Titans coach Mike Munchak targeted Callahan as a possible replacement for fired offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger, but he's under contract with the Jets.

The Jets have signed kicker Nick Novak as potential competition for Nick Folk, who can become a free agent. Novak, 29, has appeared in regular season games with the Redskins, Cardinals and Chargers but hasn't kicked in the league since 2008. Folk got off to a good start for the Jets, but he hit a slump in November and almost lost his job. He made 30 of 39 field goals.