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Report: New England Patriots will not take up Darrelle Revis option

The New England Patriots will reportedly take the option on Darrelle Revis's contract for the 2015, making the cornerback a free agent when the league year begins.

The New England Patriots will not pick up the option to extend cornerback Darrelle Revis's contract into the 2015 season, according to a report.

Bill Belichick's men signed Revis on a two-year deal worth up to $32m (£21.2m) following his release by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last year.

However, the deal included a $20m (£13.2m) option for the 2015 campaign, which also put Revis's cap number at $25m ($16.5m), over a fifth of the space available for the team's entire roster.

The Patriots have informed the 29-year-old and his representatives that they will not be picking up the option, making him a free agent on Tuesday, but the parties are still working towards a new long-term deal, reports ESPN.

The New York Jets are said to be interested in taking Revis back to their franchise after he enjoyed a successful six-season spell with the club from 2007-12.

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