New York Jets
David Harris - #52 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 250 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/21/1984 |
| Birthplace | Grand Rapids, MI |
| College | Michigan |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 2nd round, 15th pick by Jets |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 123 | 1 | 0 |
Pettine to put Bills defense on the attack
New Bills defensive coordinator Mike Pettine plans to bring his aggressive style from the Jets' defenses to Buffalo.
Bills hire former Jets DC Pettine
Buffalo hired former Jets defensive coordinator Mike Pettine to run the Bills’ defense, ESPN’s Chris Mortensen first reported.
Jets fire Sparano; Pettine won't return
The Jets fired offensive coordinator Tony Sparano, and defensive coordinator Mike Pettine will not return in 2013.
Report: Jets will not retain QB coach Cavanaugh
The Jets parted ways with quarterbacks coach Matt Cavanaugh, according to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News.
Wednesday's 60-second rant: New year, same AFC East
The Bills and Jets gave the Patriots an early New Year's gift, making front-office changes, further cementing New England as the class of the AFC East.
Jets fire GM Tannenbaum; Ryan stays
Jets owner Woody Johnson announced Monday that GM Mike Tannenbaum will not return in 2013.
AFC East Spin cycle: Patriots lone division team above .500
The AFC East may boast the No. 2 seed in the league in the Patriots, but the rest of the division remains well behind New England.
Bills top Jets behind another big day from Spiller
C.J. Spiller scored on a 66-yard catch and run in helping the under-achieving Bills end their season with a 28-9 win over the Jets on Sunday.
Add Pro Bowl to reasons Jets FS Landry won't come cheap
Jets S LaRon Landry has had a solid season and earned a trip to the Pro Bowl, but he may be tough to keep for 2013.
McElroy out, Sanchez back in for Week 17
Jets QB Greg McElroy is being evaluated for a concussion and will not play in the season finale. Mark Sanchez will start against the Bills.
Wednesday's 60-second rant: Vick can resurrect career once more
Michael Vick's Eagles career could end after Sunday's start. But bank on it: His career will begin somewhere else as a starter in 2013.
Scout's Notebook: Jets CB Antonio Cromartie
Nolan Nawrocki breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of maturing, bump-and-run Jets CB Antonio Cromartie.
AFC East Spin cycle: Patriots get ugly win, Dolphins aim for .500
The Patriots struggled to beat the Jaguars, the Dolphins got revenge by beating the Bills and the Jets fell in Greg McElroy's first start.
Chargers sack McElroy, Jets
The Chargers took Greg McElroy down 11 times, tying the team record in a 27-17 victory over the Jets Sunday.
PLAYER NEWS
Harris returned an interception 35 yards for a TD in Sunday's 34-17 loss to the Ravens.|||||||
It was Harris' first pick since he had his only two in 2009.
Harris will play Sunday against Jacksonville.|||||||
Harris (injured toe) was questionable.
Harris sat out practice Wednesday because of a toe injury.|||||||
Harris was sidelined, but coach Rex Ryan added that the team is not concerned and "expects him back" to practice before the Jets' game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Harris had eight tackles against the Cowboys.
The New York Jets have signed Harris to a contract extension, the team announced Tuesday.|||||||
Harris, who signed his franchise tender before the NFL lockout began in March, said earlier in the day that he expected the extension to be signed soon. Turns out, it was done a few hours later. He became a starter after the Jets traded Jonathan Vilma before the 2008 season. He has 428 tackles, 14 1/2 sacks, two interceptions and five forced fumbles in four seasons.
The Jets placed the franchise tag on Harris on Tuesday, the first time the team has used the designation since 2006.Harris, who made a base salary of $550,000 in the final year of his rookie deal, was voted the team MVP by his teammates after having 99 tackles and three sacks in his fourth season.|||||||
General manager Mike Tannenbaum recently said re-signing Harris was a priority, and the Jets could still lock him up to a long-term deal once the NFL's uncertain labor situation is cleared up despite placing the franchise tag on him. By using the tag, the Jets must pay Harris the average of the top five salaries among linebackers. Last year, Harris' position was worth about $9.6 million, meaning he could be in for a payday of $10 million or slightly higher.
