The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... Harvin's brief stay with the Jets has come to an end. The Jets released the talented wide receiver on Tuesday, the team announced, just days after acquiring Brandon Marshall in a trade with the Chicago Bears. Harvin is free to sign with any team.
Diehards Line:
The Jets acquired Harvin from the Seahawks last October in a move designed to spark a sagging offense, and in Seattle's case, to rid the locker room of a perceived problem child. Former Jets general manager John Idzik memorably called the trade a "potential coup" for New York. It wasn't. ... By releasing Harvin, the Seahawks officially own the Jets' sixth-round pick in this year's draft. The Jets would have had to surrender their fourth-round pick to Seattle if Harvin was on the roster on March 19. Harvin is still just 26 and possesses rare playmaking ability. That ability is said to be of interest in New England. We'll be watching for more.