Darrelle Revis to Jets: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction

March 11, 2015   ·   Tim Daniels   ·   Jump to comments

The Darrelle Revis sweepstakes came to a close Tuesday, as the coveted cornerback decided to sign with the New York Jets. 
Revis' agent confirmed the news: 
Jason Cole of Bleacher Report provided the financial details for Revis' new deal: "@Revis24 signs for 5-year, $70M deal. Includes $39M FULLY guaranteed, $33M in the first two years."
Revis relayed a message to fans via Twitter: 
Revis added: "I'm happy to be home, I never wanted to leave!"
He's been one of the top corners in football over the past eight seasons. His ability to lock down an entire side of the field—"Revis Island"—while often battling an opponent's top target is a massive advantage for a defense, which is then free to allocate extra resources elsewhere.

The Pittsburgh product has racked up nearly 400 tackles, 23 interceptions and six forced fumbles in 111 career games with the Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots. Those numbers are even ...

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