The Facts: Now that the Jets are trading for Brandon Marshall, the assumption is that the organization can no longer afford to keep Percy Harvin on the roster. That's not necessarily the case. "My understanding is (the acquisition of Marshall) does not directly affect Percy Harvin," NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Friday on NFL Network Now.

Diehards Line: As Rapoport points out, Harvin is a unique hybrid receiver/running back, operating best in space or as a gadget player. He's not superfluous simply because the Jets also have Marshall and Eric Decker at wide receiver. But he's not a lock to stay either. The Jets are not going to pay Harvin's scheduled $10.5 million salary. To this point, Harvin has not been amenable to a pay cut. March 19 looms as a deadline. If Harvin is still on the roster at that date, the Jets will owe the Seahawks a fourth-round draft pick as opposed to a sixth-rounder if Harvin is released. Remember: The Jets signed slot receiver Jeremy Kerley to a four-year, $16 million contract last October. Something has to give; that's likely to be Harvin's paycheck. ... Stay tuned.