David Harris Not Planning To Retire

Veteran linebacker David Harris is not planning to retire after being released by the Jets last week, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN.com.

Harris, 33, was cut loose by New York as Gang Green continues its rebuilding effort, but as Harris’ agent suggested last week, Harris has already drawn interest from other clubs. As far as speculative fits for Harris, Cimini lists the Browns (who recently traded Demario Davis back to the Jets) and the Chargers, led by former New York staffer Anthony Lynn, as potential destinations. The Chiefs, Raiders, Giants, and Packers also stand out as possible landing spots, though that’s simply my own speculation.

In his 10th season with the Jets, Harris appeared in 15 games and played on 86.8% of the club’s defensive snaps. In that time, Harris managed 94 tackles, two passes defensed, and a half-sack, while grading as the league’s No. 35 linebacker, per Pro Football Focus. He had been scheduled to earn a base salary of $6.5MM in 2017.