Seattle Seahawks still waiting on Percy Harvin decision by the New York Jets

The Seattle Seahawks are waiting on the New York Jets. The Jets have to figure out if they want to keep Percy Harvin, who is one of the league’s most dynamic athletes as well as one of the league’s biggest headaches. Their deadline for that decision is rapidly approaching.

When the Seahawks traded Harvin to the Jets two days before their Week 6 game against the St. Louis Rams, it was simply to get him out of the locker room. Seattle believed it to be addition by subtraction, and didn’t even try and get value in return.

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Remember that this is the same player for which the Seahawks gave up three draft picks, including a first-round pick, to acquire just 18 months beforehand. Harvin is a guy with tremendous talent, but the Seahawks simply wanted him to go away.

As of right now, the Seahawks are expecting to get a sixth round draft pick from the Jets. If New York decides to hold on to the mercurial receiver, than that becomes a fourth round selection instead. Those two rounds are a big deal, and could greatly change Seattle’s draft strategy.

It has always simply been assumed that the Jets would cut Harvin. He’s a headache in the locker room and can’t seem to stay healthy. There is also nothing to be lost financially if they do part ways with Harvin. Any dead money in his contract was absorbed by the Seahawks when the trade happened.

Jets GM Mike Maccagnan confirmed the team could restructure Harvin's deal and keep him on roster, which would give Seattle 4th round pick.
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) February 18, 2015

Based on Maccagnan’s comments at the combine, it would seem that the Jets prefer to keep Harvin at this point. The sticking point is simply his current cap hit. If Harvin is willing to restructure his contract, then then he’ll remain in New York for next season.

Ultimately, we’re still waiting. Luckily we won’t we waiting for much longer.

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