The New York Jets agreed a deal with Eric Decker, plucking the wide receiver away from the Denver Broncos, who have been busy in NFL free agency.  The Broncos have already signed cornerback Aqib Talib for $57 million from the New England Patriots, former Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Ware to a three-year, $30 million deal and ex-Cleveland Browns safety TJ Ward, with a four-year contract for $23 million.  Decker will sign a contract with the Jets worth $36.25 million over five years with $15 million in guarantees.  Decker, who will be 27 on Saturday, was a member of Denver’s record-breaking offense last season that reached the Super Bowl. With quarterback Peyton Manning passing to him, Decker set individual career-highs with 87 receptions and 1,288 yards. The Jets, on the other hand, were one of the worst offenses in the NFL and are looking to build with second-year quarterback Geno Smith.  The Patriots reacted to the Talib deal by signing five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darrelle Revis just hours after he was released by the Buccaneers for salary cap reasons. The Patriots agreed on a one-year deal worth $12 million, pending the completion of a physical.  Revis, the Jets’ first-round draft pick in 2007, was one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL during his first five seasons, when he helped the Jets reach two AFC Championship games. He tore his ACL in 2012 and was traded to Tampa Bay but returned to form with the Bucs. Revis hasn’t always been a fan of Patriots coach Bill Belichick, calling him ‘ignorant’ and a ‘jerk’ during his time at the Jets.  The Jets saw right tackle Austin Howard agree to a five-year, $30 million deal with the Oakland Raiders.  In other deals, the San Diego Chargers signed former Pittsburgh Steelers tight end David Johnson to a two-year deal, wide receiver Jacoby Jones re-signed with the Ravens and former Tampa Buccaneers linebacker Dekoda Watson agreed to terms with the Jacksonville Jaguars.  The Cleveland Browns released much-maligned quarterback Brandon Weeden and veteran Jason Campbell.  The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed former Chicago Bears quarterback Josh McCown to a two-year, $10 million contract. Head coach Lovie Smith said Wednesday that McCown would enter training camp as the No. 1 quarterback ahead of rookie Mike Glennon.  The Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks saw free agent wide receiver Golden Tate move to the Detroit Lions, agreeing to a five-year contract. Meanwhile defensive end Chris Clemons was released to save the team $7.5 million against the 2014 salary cap.
NFL: Denver Broncos sign Aqib Talib, DeMarcus Ware and TJ Ward, but allow wide receiver Eric Decker to join New York Jets