FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — The Jets are reportedly about to part ways with another big-name veteran.
The team is planning to release linebacker David Harris, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Tuesday. Brian Costello of WFAN and the New York Post confirmed the report with a source.
The move would save the Jets $6.5 million against the salary cap.
Harris, 33, has played 11 seasons with the Jets, making him the longest-tenured member of the team. He was drafted in the second round in 2007 and eventually became the heart of a defense that reached the AFC championship game in back-to-back seasons under former coach Rex Ryan in 2009 and 2010.