Fitzpatrick deal
According to reports announced Wednesday night, the New York Jets have re-signed quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (above) to a one-year deal worth $12 million, ending months of speculation and uncertainty surrounding the team’s quarterback spot. Fitzpatrick, 33, set the franchise record with a career-high 31 touchdown passes last season.
NEW YORK — A person familiar with the negotiations said Wednesday that the New York Jets have re-signed Ryan Fitzpatrick to a one-year deal worth $12 million, ending months of speculation and uncertainty surrounding the team’s quarterback spot.
Fitzpatrick, 33, set the franchise record with a career-high 31 touchdown passes last season while helping lead the Jets on a playoff push in Todd Bowles’ first season as coach.
The deal was reached Wednesday night, according to the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the signing.