It doesn't look like the Jets were as interested in Dont'a Hightower as many thought.
A league source confirmed to NJ Advance Media the Jets were "out" of the Hightower sweepstakes after he left the team's visit on Monday. Despite other reports, the source added the Jets offer was "not close" to $12 million per year.
Hightower re-signed with the Patriots on Wednesday for $43.5 million over four years, an average of $10.8 million per year. The deal includes $19 million guaranteed.
Head spinning a bit? Let's recap the last 48 hours, shall we?
It's not entirely uncommon for leaked reports to be used in negotiating.