The Jets today have released 11th-year linebacker David Harris.
Head coach Todd Bowles, at his news conference today following the Jets' OTA practice, said the move was the result of a breakdown in negotiations on a restructured contract between the Jets and Harris' representatives.
"It was an organizational decision," Bowles said. "We were talking about a salary reduction, we couldn't come to an agreement, and eventually it led to this." He said talks had been going on "the past couple of days."
"It wasn't an easy time,: Bowles said. "David's been a Jet all his life.