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New York Jets bringing back Darrelle Revis after New England Patriots' release - ESPN New York
Two years after an ugly divorce, the New York Jets and Darrelle Revis are together again with what a source said Tuesday is a five-year, $70 million deal.
The Jets pulled off one of the biggest moves of the still-young offseason, stealing the All-Pro corner away from the New England Patriots, his agents announced.
The blockbuster deal came five hours after Revis became a free agent. The Patriots declined to exercise a $20 million option for 2015, but they had retained exclusive negotiating rights until 4 p.m. ET.
It was a stunning blow to the Patriots, who lost their most accomplished defensive player -- a vital cog in their Super Bowl championship.
Many figured Revis had found a permanent home in New England and wouldn't want to change teams for the third straight season, but he was lured back to New York by Woody Johnson's money.
The deal will pay him $48 million in the first three years, including $39 million in full guarantees, a source said. The first two years are guaranteed -- $16 million and $17 million, respectively. In 2017, $6 million of his $17 million salary is guaranteed.
According to ESPN data, the $14 million-a-year average ties Patrick Peterson and Richard Sherman for the highest among cornerbacks. The largest guarantee for a cornerback is $48 million (Peterson).
It's a bold move for the Jets, who are looking for credibility after four straight non-playoff seasons and a regime change.
The Jets pulled off one of the biggest moves of the still-young offseason, stealing the All-Pro corner away from the New England Patriots, his agents announced.
The blockbuster deal came five hours after Revis became a free agent. The Patriots declined to exercise a $20 million option for 2015, but they had retained exclusive negotiating rights until 4 p.m. ET.
It was a stunning blow to the Patriots, who lost their most accomplished defensive player -- a vital cog in their Super Bowl championship.
Many figured Revis had found a permanent home in New England and wouldn't want to change teams for the third straight season, but he was lured back to New York by Woody Johnson's money.
The deal will pay him $48 million in the first three years, including $39 million in full guarantees, a source said. The first two years are guaranteed -- $16 million and $17 million, respectively. In 2017, $6 million of his $17 million salary is guaranteed.
According to ESPN data, the $14 million-a-year average ties Patrick Peterson and Richard Sherman for the highest among cornerbacks. The largest guarantee for a cornerback is $48 million (Peterson).
It's a bold move for the Jets, who are looking for credibility after four straight non-playoff seasons and a regime change.
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