Why Shaun Ellis Isn't a Jet

Jenny Vrentas just tweeted this article about a conference call with Shaun Ellis in which he explains why he left the Jets for the Patriots.

I felt the Jets lowballed him and should have offered him more, but definitely not $4 million. I understand why Ellis did what he did and no one can fault him. The Pats made him a much better offer than the Jets. He's 34 years old and nearing the end of his career. This is probably the last big paycheck he'll see. He had to do what was right for him and his family.

Ellis Received Higher Offer from Patriots.

It was reported that Shaun Ellis received an offer in the neighborhood of four to five million dollars to sign with the New England Patriots, far exceeding the veteran's minimum offer the Jets made of $910K. Bart Scott admitted that "With a hard cap we could only do so much. We have a lot of needs that we needed to address."

Shaun Ellis was a big part of this team for many years. He deserved a higher offer for his years of service. I would have offered $2 million for one year out of respect for what he's done here.

Ellis To Sign With Patriots

Longtime Jet Shaun Ellis will sign with the New England Patriots reports Adam Schefter. Muhammad Wilkerson's job just got a lot tougher.

Ellis Worked Out By Patriots

Defensive Lineman Shaun Ellis was worked out by the New England Patriots today, reports ESPN Boston.

Brodney Pool Returns to Jets

While Jets fans await word on the possible return of Shaun Ellis, The Star-Ledger is reporting that the team will re-sign Brodney Pool, adding more depth at the safety position.

Jets Offer Veteran's Minimum To Shaun Ellis

It was reported by ESPN New York that the Jets have reached out to Shaun Ellis and offered him a one-year contract for the veteran's minimum at $910,000. There is no word yet as to whether Ellis has accepted the offer. According to Ellis's agent Mitch Frankel, Ellis "wants nothing more" to finish his career as a Jet.