Mangold, longest-tenured Jet, is released

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. >> The New York Jets on Saturday released Nick Mangold, the longest-tenured member of the team.

An 11-year pro and a leader in the locker room, Mangold, 33, has said he doesn’t plan to retire.

A first-round draft pick in 2006 who played his entire career with the Jets, Mangold is a two-time All-Pro and seventime Pro Bowler.

Releasing its longest-tenured player saves just under New York $9.1 million against the salary cap.

Mangold missed eight games last season with an ankle injury, which he said made him want to play in 2017. In December, he said: “Shoot, I love football. I miss it dearly, so I’m planning on playing.” SANTA CLARA, CALIF. >> After mostly sitting out free agency last offseason, the 49ers beat out Atlanta, Seattle and Denver for defensive lineman Earl Mitchell’s services by officially signing him to a four-year $16 million contract on Saturday. Mitchell will be paid $5.5 million in 2017, a person familiar with the deal said.