Jets’ Fitzpatrick: Set to play after ‘long process’

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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick described his six-month contract dispute as a taxing ordeal, but he’s pleased with the outcome and glad it was resolved in time for the first team meeting.

Fitzpatrick, speaking to ESPN by phone on Thursday morning as he waited in a doctor’s office to take his physical, said he arrived at Wednesday night’s team meeting with “one second to spare” and apologized to coach Todd Bowles. He said some teammates seemed shocked to see him.

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The most drawn out, least suspenseful contract dispute in recent NFL history finally is over. Ryan Fitzpatrick is back with the New York Jets, just like everybody expected way back in February.

“As I walked in, I told Coach Bowles, ‘Sorry I’m late,'” Fitzpatrick said.

Minutes earlier, Fitzpatrick had agreed to a one-year, $12 million contract, ending a soap opera that dominated the team’s offseason. He said he’s planning to be on the field at 1:50 p.m. ET, ready for the first practice. Fitzpatrick will return to his role as the Jets’ starter, …

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