A person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the New York Jets have agreed to terms on a five-year deal with the flashy wide receiver, who was regarded as the top player at his position among this year's free agents.Holmes was also considered the Jets' main priority once the free agency period started Tuesday after the NFL lockout ended after 4 1/2 months Monday. And, New York went to work quickly on making sure they kept one of Sanchez's favorite targets.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the deal. Teams can't officially sign free agents until Friday. Financial terms weren't immediately available.
On Twitter, Holmes thanked other players who congratulated him on the deal. He also retweeted a post by fellow Jets free agent Antonio Cromartie, who said: "Congrats to (at)santonio10 on his new deal...that's what I'm talking abt. Good friend and excellent teammate."Holmes, acquired last offseason from Pittsburgh, had 52 catches for 746 yards and six touchdowns for the Jets and established himself as the go-to guy he was while with the Steelers. After returning from a four-game suspension to start the season, Holmes quickly developed a rapport with Sanchez, who said Tuesday he was willing to restructure his contract if it helped the Jets go after free agents.
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