The Jets gave another indication that linebacker Darron Lee doesn’t have a long-term future with the team.
Friday was the deadline to pick up Lee’s fifth-year option, and the Jets declined, league sources said. This comes as no surprise, as the Jets have tried to trade Lee and are expected to continue to see if they can get something for him.
He is under contract for the upcoming season, but Lee will be a free agent in 2020 now that the Jets have passed on his $9.5-million option. The Jets have needs in the secondary and on the offensive line.