Santonio Holmes agrees to re-sign with Jets

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Santonio Holmes agrees to re-sign with Jets
Updated: Wednesday, July 27, 2011, 11:20 AM
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The Jets have gotten their top free-agent priority: receiver Santonio Holmes.
After the Jetsmade an offer yesterday evening, Holmes has agreed to re-sign with the team, per a person informed of the move. That person requested anonymity because the move cannot be made official until Friday.

According to ESPN, the terms will be five years, $50 million, with $24 million guaranteed.
Signing Holmes doesn't mean the Jets are out of the hunt for receiver Braylon Edwards, though. Much of what they do over the next hours and days depends on how aggressively they throw themselves into the sweepstakes for free-agent cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha.

The Jets' top priority now is a cornerback, the best available at a price that works for them. That could mean chasing Asomugha or re-signing Antonio Cromartie, or looking elsewhere, such as Ravens free-agent cornerback Chris Carr.

Edwards congratulated Holmes on his Twitter account, writing: "Congrats to @santonio10 Great player and good friend!"

The Jets traded for Holmes last year, swapping a fifth-round draft pick with the Steelers. Holmes, a former Super Bowl MVP, made four game-winning plays in his first six games with the Jets last year.


Not sure how many of us were interesting in trying to grab Holmes, but he's off the market now.

[Nick]

According to ESPN, the terms will be five years, $50 million, with $24 million guaranteed.

Congratulations, Santonio!! That's great news!!!

Best wishes,
Vincent Jackson