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Jets reach six-year deal with first-round pick Revis.
Associated Press
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- The New York Jets signed first-round pick Darrelle Revis on Wednesday, ending the touted cornerback's lengthy holdout.
The two sides have agreed to a six-year contract worth $36 million, reports NFL Network's Adam Schefter.
New York Jets
Revis, selected 14th overall after New York traded up to draft him, missed 22 practices -- including Wednesday's single practice -- and the team's preseason opener last Friday against Atlanta since training camp started July 27.
"We're glad it's over," general manager Mike Tannenbaum said Wednesday night.
The Jets expect Revis to compete for a starting job at cornerback, once he gets up to speed with the defense. Revis was considered one of the best overall cornerbacks in the draft, and had an outstanding college career at Pittsburgh, finishing with 129 tackles and eight interceptions.
Tannenbaum said Revis had already received his playbook from coach Eric Mangini and would participate in the team's walkthrough Friday. It was uncertain if Revis would play in the Jets' game against Minnesota on Friday night.
"He'll play when Eric feels he's ready," Tannenbaum said.