June 7th, 2017 
Matt Loede 
Posted in The Jets wanted longtime middle linebacker David Harris to play for less money in 2017. But after the two sides couldn’t agree on a pay cut, the Jets on Tuesday released Harris, their longest-tenured player. Harris, a respected locker room leader, had been with the Jets since they drafted him in 2007. Considering what a […]
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Giants vs. Jets Thursday Injury Report
Giants Did not participate: TE Jake Ballard (knee), RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot), LB Mark Herzlich (ankle), WR Mario Manningham (knee), DE Osi Umenyiora (ankle, knee), RB D.J. Ware (knee) Limited participation: C David Baas (neck), TE Travis Beckum (chest), S Derrick Martin (back), TE Bear Pascoe (ribs), WR Devin Thomas (neck) Jets Did not participate: […]
LB David Harris the AFC Defensive Player of the Week
The NFL has announced that Jets linebacker David Harris has been named the AFC’s Defensive Player of the Week. Harris had five tackles and an interception in the Jets’ 27-11 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. For the season, Harris has 42 tackles, two quarterback sacks and two interceptions, returning one 35 yards for […]
LB Harris Misses Another Practice; Holmes Limited with Sore Knee and Quad
LB David Harris did not practice because of a toe injury, while wide receiver Santonio Holmes was limited with a sore knee and quadriceps but both are expected to play Sunday against Jacksonville. Harris missed his second straight day of practice Thursday after being injured in the opener against Dallas on Sunday. Coach Rex Ryan […]
LB David Harris Held Out of Wednesday’s Practice
LB David Harris was not dressed for practice today, instead working off to the side while his teammates did individual drills in the portion of practice open to the media. Harris did not appear to have any part of his body taped or wrapped, and coach Rex Ryan did not tell the media during his […]
ILB David Harris Gets a New Four-year Deal
Jets inside linebacker David Harris has been signed to a four-year contract contract, the team announced on Tuesday. According to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News, the deal is worth $36 million and includes $29.5 million in guaranteed money. A second-round pick (47th overall) out of the University of Michigan in 2007, Harris […]
Harris Hopes For Long-Term Deal With Jets
Prior to the lockout, the Jets placed the franchise tag on inside linebacker David Harris, which is reportedly worth between $10.1 million and $10.5 million in guaranteed base salary. Harris signed the tender in February, and Brian VanOchten of The Grand Rapids Press reports that Harris hopes to sign another contract, one that will keep […]
LB David Harris Inks His Franchise Tender
Jets linebacker David Harris signed his franchise tender Wednesday tonight according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Harris’ franchise tag projects between $10.1 and $10.5 million which will make him the highest-paid linebacker on the Jets, ahead of Bart Scott ($8 million per year) and Calvin Pace ($6.75 million). Although his numbers dipped slightly in 2010, […]
