Jets release former English discus-thrower Lawrence Okoye

The Lawrence Okoye-as-football player experiment may be nearing its end. The former English discus-thrower, who the 49ers tinkered with for three offseasons, has been released by the Jets to make room for the addition of defensive end Shelby Harris. The Jets signed Okoye to the practice squad in November, trying him as an offensive lineman.…