FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The New York Jets say they will part ways with veteran receiver Eric Decker, just hours after the team officially released longtime linebacker David Harris. The Jets are planning to trade or release Decker this week, sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Decker, 30, underwent hip and shoulder surgery last fall, but he's healthy and has been practicing. "I've talked to Eric. We have advised Eric that if a trade doesn't happen, we'll move forward [without him]," said Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan. The moves continued a stunning offseason purge by the Jets, who already had dumped several veterans, including Darrelle Revis, Nick Mangold, Brandon Marshall and Calvin Pryor. By cutting Harris and Decker, the Jets will save $13.75 million in cash payroll for 2017. Jessie James Decker, the receiver's wife, took to Twitter to tell Jets fans that "we will miss you guys." Because of injuries, Decker was limited to three games last season. In his three seasons with the Jets, he caught 163 passes for 2,183 yards and 19 touchdowns. The Jets' top receivers are Quincy Enunwa and Robby Anderson, who have a combined 100 career catches. Without Decker and Harris, the Jets will have only four players age 30 or older on the roster: Josh McCown (37), Tanner Purdum (32), Matt Forte (31) and Steve McLendon (31). Harris, 33, the Jets' longest-tenured player, was blindsided by the move. He practiced Tuesday in his usual spot at starting middle linebacker, and later talked with ESPN about his longevity -- the only holdover from the Eric Mangini era (2006-08). Minutes later, he was summoned to coach Todd Bowles' office for the bad news. "It was an organizational decision," said Bowles, who didn't seem in favor of the move. "They were talking about a pay reduction and they didn't come to an agreement -- we didn't come to an agreement, and it eventually led to this.

• published: 06 Jun 2017
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