New York Jets star cornerback Darrelle Revis, commenting for the first time since skipping a voluntary practice last week due to stalled contract negotiations, said Thursday that he received an increased offer from the club. But he rejected the offer, indicating the two sides remain far apart.
Nevertheless, Revis said he's planning to attend next week's mandatory minicamp. If not, he'd be subject to a team fine.
Revis, who has three years remaining on his rookie contract, was adamant about being the highest-paid cornerback in the league. That title belongs to Oakland Raiders star Nnamdi Asomugha, who is entering the second year of a three-year, $45.3 million contract.
"Right now, I'm being patient," Revis said after practice, his second since his one-day boycott. "I'm not mad about anything. I'm here. I want to be here."
At the same time, Revis declined to comment on whether he would hold out if an extension can't be reached by the start of training camp. There is language in his contract that would void his guaranteed money ($20 million through 2012) if he skips training camp. He wouldn't lose the amount, just the guarantee.
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