Merry Fitzmas! Jets, Fitzpatrick Come to Terms on new Deal

By Glenn Naughton Posted On July 27, 2016

By Glenn Naughton

It took a lot longer than all parties involved would have liked, but the New York Jets now have their starting quarterback under contract for the 2016 season according to NFL insider Adam Schefter.

Finally: Ryan Fitzpatrick and Jets reach agreement on 1-year, $12 million, fully-guaranteed contract, sources tell ESPN.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 27, 2016

Ryan Fitzpatrick, who was under center for all ten of Gang Green’s victories last season while throwing a team-record 31 touchdowns, has finally agreed to terms with the team after an off-season of rumors, speculation, guessing and hoping.

With training camp set to kick off tomorrow, the team clearly had a renewed sense of urgency and handed the veteran a 1-year $12 million contract.

You can read more about Ryan Fitzpatrick’s contract in our forums.

Glenn Naughton

Glenn was Born in the Bronx, New York and has followed the Jets religiously despite being stationed in several different countries and time zones around the world. He now resides in England and has been a JetNation member since 2005. Glenn will bleed green with the rest of us through the highs and lows.

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