The New York Jets will use their franchise tag on Muhammad Wilkerson.

Wilkerson has been one of the NFL's best defensive linemen since he was a first round pick in 2011.

If Wilkerson plays under the one-year franchise tender, he'll make $15.7 million in 2016.

The New York Jets have released Antonio Cromartie. 

Cromartie was due $8 million in 2016.

The Jets won't have any guaranteed money or dead money on their books with the release.

The New York Jets intend to use their franchise tag upon Muhammad Wilkerson.

Wilkerson and the Jets have been unable to get any closer to a long-term deal.

Wilkerson would make more than $15 million in 2016 if the Jets use the tag on him.

The New England Patriots are the favorites to win the 2016 Super Bowl at 9-1.

The Patriots lost to the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game, while the team with the second best odds, the Carolina Panthers, lost to the Broncos in the Super Bowl.

The Broncos have the ninth best odds at 18-1.

New England -- 9-1
Carolina -- 10-1
Seattle -- 11-1
Green Bay -- 12-1
Pittsburgh -- 12-1
Arizona -- 15-1
Cincinnati -- 15-1
Indianapolis -- 15-1
Denver -- 18-1
Dallas -- 24-1
Kansas City -- 25-1
Minnesota -- 25-1
Philadelphia -- 35-1
Baltimore -- 38-1
Giants -- 42-1
Jets -- 42-1
Buffalo -- 45-1
Houston -- 45-1
Atlanta -- 50-1
LA Rams -- 50-1
Washington -- 50-1
Miami -- 60-1
Detroit -- 60-1
Oakland -- 60-1
Chicago -- 65-1
New Orleans -- 65-1
San Diego -- 75-1
Jacksonville -- 85-1
San Francisco -- 110-1
Tampa Bay -- 110-1
Cleveland -- 200-1
Tennessee -- 220-1

Brandon Marshall would prefer the New York Jets to re-sign Ryan Fitzpatrick rather than pursue Colin Kaepernick.

"I don't want Kaepernick," Marshall told ESPN's First Take on Wednesday morning. "I think he's good. My guy's Fitz. It's nothing against Kaepernick, but what I'm saying is that I have my quarterbacks and I'm good."

Kaepernick would like to move on from the San Francisco 49ers and the Jets are reportedly his preferred destination.

"The second half of Ryan Fitzpatrick's career is going to be amazing," Marshall said, "because he's with his guy Chan Gailey and he really owns this offense. And that's what you want out of the quarterback position."

Colin Kaepernick would like to move on from the San Francisco 49ers and his preferred team are the New York Jets.

Kaepernick was benched midway through last season by the 49ers and the team hired Chip Kelly this offseason.

The Jets are intrigued by Kaepernick's interest but are still in the early stages of their offseason planning and are afraid of tampering.

The Jets are interested in re-signing Ryan Fitzpatrick.

Kaepernick would have to be traded to the Jets or sign there if he's released.

Jed York declared last week that there’s “no question” in his mind that Kaepernick can re-gain his job as the starter.

"I've always had a very, very high opinion of Kap,” York said. “Kap's a great kid. He's done a lot of great things for us. Again, this is a fresh start for everybody."

Jets' offensive coordinator Chan Gailey has had success with dual-threat quarterbacks.