The New York Jets pursued a trade with the Seattle Seahawks for Braylon Edwards before the deadline following the injury to Santonio Holmes.

Edwards criticized the Jets last week on Twitter.

Edwards tweeted of the Jets' quarterback controversy: 'Don't blame Sanchez. I played there. Blame the idiots calling shots ... Mark is a beast and will (prove) it when given a proper chance.”

Edwards was released on Tuesday vian an injury distinction.