Source: Fitzpatrick would sit if Jets don’t budge

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Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has told people he would “rather not play football” than play for the New York Jets at their contract offer, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

The Jets haven’t budged from their initial offer that’s reportedly in the range of $7 million to $8 million per season. Fitzgerald, 33, reportedly is seeking twice that amount annually.

The sides have been engaged in the stalemate since February. Since then, the Jets have flirted with at least two free agents, Brian Hoyer and Robert Griffin III, with the latter eventually signing with the Cleveland Browns.

Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan …

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