Darrelle Revis to Jets: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction

The Darrelle Revis sweepstakes came to a close Tuesday, as the coveted cornerback decided to sign with the New York Jets.

The Jets made things official on Wednesday after Revis' agent first announced the news on Tuesday.

Jason Cole of Bleacher Report provided the financial details for Revis' new deal: "@Revis24 signs for 5-year, $70M deal. Includes $39M FULLY guaranteed, $33M in the first two years."

Revis relayed a message to fans via Twitter: 

Revis added: "I'm happy to be home, I never wanted to leave!"

He's been one of the top corners in football over the past eight seasons. His ability to lock down an entire side of the field—"Revis Island"—while often battling an opponent's top target is a massive advantage for a defense, which is then free to allocate extra resources elsewhere.

The Pittsburgh product has racked up nearly 400 tackles, 23 interceptions and six forced fumbles in 111 career games with the Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots. Those numbers are even more impressive when you consider teams usually make a concerted effort to throw away from him.

Revis goes to a Jets team that has a new head coach in Todd Bowles and a new general manager in Mike Maccagnan. He was previously with the Jets from 2007-12, where he was an All-Pro on three separate occasions.

With roughly $40M in cap space (per ESPN.com's Rich Cimini), a clear need for an upgrade at the position and a chance to steal a star player from a divisional rival, the move makes plenty of sense for the Jets.

Judy Battista of NFL.com believes this was a good move to help appease the fan base: 

New England entered the offseason with a tricky situation to navigate. The Pats wanted Revis back, but the logistics didn't make sense under his old deal. So, they opted to decline his option, which transformed him into an impending free agent.

Revis didn't talk much about his status. Mike Reiss of ESPNBoston.com provided comments from him after the Patriots' Super Bowl triumph and he wasn't prepared to declare his intentions.

"The offseason will weigh itself out," Revis said. "I'm just so happy for us as a team, accomplishing the ultimate goal, winning the Super Bowl. I have a great team on my side, and we'll figure my future out in the offseason."

That's exactly what he did: explored his options before making a final call.

Revis ultimately decided against returning to New England. It's obviously a setback for the team's defense, but it shouldn't totally cripple the secondary. Brandon Browner could slide into the No. 1 role if he returns with Kyle Arrington, Logan Ryan and Malcolm Butler also competing for more playing time.

The biggest question is whether anybody from that group is capable of being relied upon as a full-time starter. The Patriots could also further explore the free-agent market or look to the draft for another player to help fill the void.

As for Revis, it will be more of the same for him. He'll likely shadow the opponent's top receiver all over the field, playing elite coverage and making a few impact plays. At 29, he should still be at his peak for a couple more years.

Outside of quarterback and edge-rusher, having a true shutdown corner is one of the most important parts of building a successful team. Having Revis on the roster fills that void for New York.