There has been talk that the Steelers might be interested in Darrelle Revis, former New York Jet. Turns out...it's probably just a rumor.
Revis Island may have lost its luster this season as Revis suffered through one of his worst seasons ever—something he admitted himself.
But that doesn’t mean his ship still isn’t coming in this year – whether the recently-released Jet plays this season, or not.
Turns out, Revis may not be making nearly as much as the $15-million he was originally scheduled to earn with the New York Jets next season, but he’ll be taking home a hefty salary in 2017 whether he decides to keep playing football or not.
In fact, the seven-time Pro Bowler could be better off not even signing with a team.
Revis is still owed $6-million more in guaranteed money from the Jets. According to “Pro Football Talk,” the contract contains offset language that makes it so Revis cannot earn less than $6-million in 2017, but some or all of that money could come from another team. For example, if Revis signs with a team for $5-million, the Jets would only owe him $1-million. If he signed a deal worth $7-million for next season, New York would be off the hook.
Florio notes that the contract does not contain language stating that Revis must play in 2017 to earn the guaranteed money, so he could choose to take a season off or retire altogether.
But no matter what he decides, he gets at least $6-million whether he plays 16 NFL games or zero.
And that’s not Revis Island.
It’s pure paradise.