February 27, 2009
Update: The Jets increased their offer by a year to clinch the deal. The final deal wound up at 6 years, $48 million.
The New York Jets have reportedly offered Ravens linebacker Bart Scott a 5 year, $40 million deal.
Scott had previously been offered a 5 year deal to stay with the Ravens but told the team late last night that he wanted to test the free agent market, and it didn’t take long for offers to start coming in.
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February 21, 2009
The New York Jets new head coach, Rex Ryan, was hailed for the imposing defense he coordinated in Baltimore. And, it just so happens that 2 of the main components of that defense, Ray Lewis and Bart Scott are set to become free agents this Friday.
Naturally, the NY Daily News is reporting that the Jets are likely to pursue Lewis but will target Scott should the bidding for Lewis shoot out of their price range.
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