ESPN.com · Mar 14, 2017
Jets making all-out blitz for free-agent LB Dont'a Hightower
The New York Jets remain in the hunt for coveted linebacker Dont'a Hightower, who has narrowed his choices to the Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots, ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter reported.
It would be a stunner if the Jets pry him away from the Patriots. Only five weeks ago, Hightower was celebrating his second Super Bowl title with New England. But we've seen this before. It happened two years ago with the Jets, Patriots and Darrelle Revis, who returned to the Jets after winning a ring in New England.
Hightower is thought to be seeking $12 million per year, which would make him the second highest-paid inside linebacker in the NFL, behind Luke Kuechly ($12.4 million).
