Darrelle Revis Ends Holdout, Signs Six-Year Deal With N.Y. Jets
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Fellow Pitt grad Darrelle Revis ended his lengthy holdout with the New York Jets and signed a six-year, $36 million contract. The paperwork was 47 pages long and was described by his agent as “very complicated,” “sophisticated,” and “unique.” Like any rookie who signs late, Darrelle is way behind. He missed 22 practices — including yesterday’s single practice — and the team’s preseason opener last Friday against Atlanta. But he’s expected to step in and help fill one of the Jets’ biggest needs. Veteran Andre Dyson started every game at left cornerback until he was injured in Week 15 last year, but the right side of the secondary was a different story. Justin Miller, David Barrett, Hank Poteat and rookie Drew Coleman all took turns in the starting lineup. Justin was having a good camp in Darrelle’s absence, but he’s been sidelined since injuring a hamstring in a team scrimmage August 5. He struggled with coverage in his first two NFL seasons, despite making the Pro Bowl last season as a kick returner. The rest of the guys — Barrett, Poteat and Coleman — they’re all back, but none is viewed as a long-term solution. Darrelle Revis is. And now as an official member of the Jets, he can start to prove why.
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