Capitalizing on his career year, Chris Ivory is reportedly leaving the New York Jets in free agency in favor of the Jacksonville Jaguars when the new league year begins on Wednesday.
Citing a league source, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the news Tuesday. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport confirmed the report and added Ivory's multiyear contract is thought to be worth more than $6 million per season.
Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News pointed to the key executive who brought Ivory to Jacksonville:
Former Jets GM John Idzik, who traded for Chris Ivory in 2013, hammered out the details for the Jaguars.