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As we first reported earlier today at the NFP, the New York Jets have agreed to a new contract with former Ravens’ linebacker Bart Scott. The deal is rumored to equal $40-million dollars and should average out to $8-million per season.

This move by the Jets reunites Scott with former defensive coordinator Rex Ryan, who is now the new head coach of the Jets. Last season under Ryan, Scott contributed 82 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and 3 forced fumbles to the NFL's second ranked defense.

Over the past week, rumors had been rampant on Scott’s future, but in the end the 28-year old linebacker decided to leave Baltimore and head for New York—leaving the Ravens with a glaring hole at the linebacker position. The Ravens will now turn their attention to linebacker Ray Lewis—a free agent as well—and try to work out a muti-year deal wit the All-Pro linebacker.  If a deal can’t be reached with Lewis, along with the expected signing of safety Jim Leonhard in New York, the Ravens could have a much different look come September.

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Matt
Feb 27, 2009
08:46 AM

Where are they getting the money for this? I thought they were above the cap. Maybe I missed some cuts...

Bart15
Feb 27, 2009
08:52 AM

They still need a QB, don't they?

Rich
Feb 27, 2009
09:03 AM

Actually they are 36 mil under...yea, i'd say you missed alot!

Rich
Feb 27, 2009
09:03 AM

Explains why the Jets agreed with the arrangement to let Coles hit free agency, and also kills the rumors of Lewis going to the Jets.

DanF
Feb 27, 2009
09:04 AM

The Jets are about $35-40 Million UNDER the cap. They will be major players in free agency again this year. Look for them to also sign Raven's Safety Leonard and Pittsburg Guard Kemoeatu.

Bill
Feb 27, 2009
09:05 AM

With some cuts and Brett's retirement we were actually probably close to $30 million under the cap heading into free agency. Thrilled with the signing too

Rick
Feb 27, 2009
09:05 AM

NOPE THE JETS HAVE 33 MILLION IN CAP ROOM. THEY WILL SIGN AT LEAST 3 MORE PLAYERS BEFORE THE DAYS OVER....GO JETS!!!!

MB
Feb 27, 2009
09:05 AM

You missed alot of cuts

Chris Baker
Brandon Moore
Laverneus Coles
David Bowens
David Barrett

We were about $20 million under yesterday

jets2010
Feb 27, 2009
09:10 AM

Matt you did way under cap now

and bart we got one

nyjetsBrian
Feb 27, 2009
09:11 AM

before the signing they were around 30 mil under the cap. the team believes ratliff/clemens could be the answer to qb, however josh freeman may be a target in the draft. awesome signing!!!

Jetfantransplant
Feb 27, 2009
09:12 AM

Jets are in excellent cap shape, Farve quitting and Coles giving up his guaranteed money plus other cuts leave the Jets in EXCELLENT cap position.

Chyp
Feb 27, 2009
09:12 AM

Jets started today 36 mil under the cap

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