Kyle Long says he has not heard from the Jets about a potential return to the field (Twitter link via Rick Tarsitano of WGN). This contradicts a report from earlier today which indicated that the Jets were attempting to talk the former Bears offensive lineman out of retirement. 
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Long, 31, stepped away from the game after years of injury trouble. When Long was younger and healthy, he was one of the game’s best interior lineman. From 2013 through 2015 – Long’s first three years in the NFL – he was a perennial Pro Bowler. He was also an annual fixture on Pro Football Focus’ list of the top-ranked offensive guards in the league.
The Jets have made a serious effort to upgrade their offensive line this offseason and they have gone this route before, having just recently lured Ryan Kalil out of retirement. But, according to Long, that’s not the case here. With his 32nd birthday on the horizon in December, Long seems content with retirement.
According to Over The Cap, Long earned upwards of $37MM over the course of his seven-year career in Chicago – more than enough cash to ride out retirement. The Jets, meanwhile, have about $25MM in available cash that they can use to strengthen other areas of need.
Kyle has not spoken to anybody about playing NFL football in a LONG time !!
just stop man.
Lol
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Kyle Long is done, he was great when he could stay healthy, and I’ve heard him on the radio, he’s goin to be awesome at retired football player, he probably can get his own show on ESPN 1000 within the next few years and at the very least he will have endorsement deals in Chicago for decades…he’s not goin to work his ass off to get into game shape to go 6-10 with the planes
hey hey hey, 8-8.
Which would still be better than the sad sack of moose crap Giants will do.
It’s not a long term way to solve their problems. They need to develop Becton, Edoga and Clark.
Thanks for another accurate report.
me neither
Another BS report from Manish Mehta – guy makes his $ writing lies
With this being the Jets, maybe they got accidentally kept calling Jake Long
Or Howie Long, LOL.
Or Chris Long
or John long. no hey I’ve got a good one, Kyle long!! eh?
Don’t sign with them!!