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Jettisoned employees may launch startups that compete with them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Jettisoned Corey Perry after debacle in which he was made a healthy scratch and sent away from a team that refused to say why.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2023

Jettisoned by the Dolphins last week, Smith’s first visit was to Seattle.

From Washington Times • Mar. 14, 2015

Jettisoned by the New Orleans Saints after a difficult training camp, the 12-time Pro Bowl cornerback was the most notable name when NFL teams trimmed their rosters to 53 active players Saturday.

From US News • Aug. 30, 2014