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The Facts:
The Jets released the veteran kicker Thursday, five days after they picked Ohio State All-American Mike Nugent in the second round of the NFL draft. Brien missed field goals from 47 and 43 yards in the final 2 minutes of regulation of a 20-17 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the playoffs, sealing his fate with the team.  Reported by the Associated Press

Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Meanwhile, Minnesota head coach Mike Tice, who earlier indicated the Vikings might be interesting in bringing Brien back, said Thursday the team had no immediate plans to sign him or anyone else. "We've already got three kickers on our roster," Tice said, referring to Aaron Elling, Jose Cortez and undrafted rookie Jonathan Nichols.

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