Report: Decker Upset With Jets Over Fitzpatrick Situation

By Glenn Naughton

In an interesting twist in the team’s contract negotiations with free agent quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, multiple sources are reporting that Jets wide receiver Eric Decker is skipping voluntary workouts in protest.

Eric Decker skipped OTAs this week because he is upset the organization has yet to sign Ryan Fitzpatrick, according to a source. #nyj

— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) May 26, 2016

Confirmation. https://t.co/7VL7P8INWS

— Kim Jones (@KimJonesSports) May 26, 2016

After throwing a team-record 31 touchdowns last season, Fitzpatrick galvanized a previously divided locker room and won over several veterans on the roster.

Fellow receiver Brandon Marshall was also absent from today’s workouts, but no reason has yet been given.

Glenn Naughton

Glenn was Born in the Bronx, New York and has followed the Jets religiously despite being stationed in several different countries and time zones around the world. He now resides in England and has been a JetNation member since 2005. Glenn will bleed green with the rest of us through the highs and lows.

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