Gothamist
A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.
Gothamist
Listen Live
News
Revis Island Moves To Florida: Jets Trade Star Cornerback To Tampa Bay
By
Ben Yakas
Published Apr 21, 2013
Modified Apr 21, 2013
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
Never miss a story
Email address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .
By
Ben Yakas
Published Apr 21, 2013
Modified Apr 21, 2013
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
We rely on your support to make local news available to all
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
For months, the Jets have been locked in a staring contest with star cornerback Darelle Revis over contract negotiations. Today, it seems the situation has finally be resolved the way everybody thought it would go: the Jets have agreed in principal to send Revis to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pending a physical. And with the Jets set to open their season at home against Tampa Bay, it sets up the likely scenario of Mark Sanchez throwing a touchdown to Revis.
“There’s a .001 chance this deal doesn’t happen, so I don’t want to say it’s done,” one source told Yahoo. “There’s always a chance something could go wrong, but it’s unlikely.” Revis has been seeking a deal worth in the range of $15 million to $16 million per year, something the Jets—who are entering rebuilding mode—weren't willing to meet. The Daily News says the Jets already look like an expansion team.
The Jets will receive multiple draft picks, including the 13th overall choice, from the Buccaneers assuming Revis passes his physical, ESPN reports. This means that the Jets, who already have the ninth pick, will be in place to pick up two quality players. Or, in typical Jets fashion, they'll probably trade both picks away before the draft for, oh, maybe some signed Peyton Manning football cards, an actual jaguar, and the rights to Tim Tebow's life story.
Tagged
darelle revis
football
jets
revis island
sports
tampa bay
trade
Ben Yakas
Ben Yakas is a former Gothamist reporter.
Read more
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
MORE news
NY measles spread prompts 'disaster' emergency. It didn't have to be this way, health commissioner says.
The state health commissioner says the disease outbreak is wholly preventable.
By
Elizabeth Shwe
Published Oct 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET
NYC wants to move deliveries onto the waterways. It's starting with a 55-year-old boat.
The city's "blue highways" program aims to get freight out of trucks and onto the waterways.
By
Liam Quigley
News
NYC wants to move deliveries onto the waterways. It's starting with a 55-year-old boat.
The city's "blue highways" program aims to get freight out of trucks and onto the waterways.
By
Liam Quigley
Inside the luxury Greenpoint high-rise powered by a rumbling generator for over a month
By
David Brand
Mayor Mamdani orders review of NYPD use of force policies
By
Michael Sol Warren
Company that won $23M NYPD building contract was investigated by LI watchdog
By
Ben Feuerherd
Never miss a story
Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily.
Sign upEmail address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .