NFL Free Agency: Derrick Mason, Cut By Ravens, Signs With Jets

Mason voiced his disappointment with the way things ended in Baltimore, while also understanding that “it’s just business.”

Mason’s displeasure at being cut must be soothed by the fact that he’s now a member of one of the most interesting wide receiver corps in the NFL and a team expected to vie for a Super Bowl.

Veteran wide receiver Derrick Mason was cut by the Baltimore Ravens on July 28. Now, he’ll be looking for an elusive Super Bowl ring with another one of the AFC’s powerhouses: He’s signed with the New York Jets, tweeting “Jet fuel is full time to fly!!!!!“ Saturday afternoon. The Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson confirmed Mason’s tweet, reporting that Mason sent out a release to reporters announcing the move.

Mason had been reportedly meeting with the Jets earlier this week, and the likelihood of him joining the Jets probably increased significantly when New York cut receiver Jerricho Cotchery.

Cotchery has been rumored to be on the market and, as GGN points out, acquiring Mason could lead them to dealing him.

Mason is 37 years old so he’s obviously a short-term fix but a good one. 2010 was the first year since 2001 that he didn’t have 1,000 yards receiving so it’s not like he hasn’t been productive.

That’s another $4.5 million in cap savings for the year, giving Baltimore enough flexibility to do just about anything they want during free agency.

With all this turnover already, you have to wonder who’s next on the line for the Ravens.