Adam Gase took on the task as interim GM of the New York Jets with fervor, making a move almost immediately after taking over the job this week.
Gase decided to trade linebacker Darron Lee to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, reported Yahoo! News on Wednesday.
Lee, the 20th overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, disappointed many in the Jets organization after not living up to the expectations placed on him as a first-round pick.
The writing was on the wall for the former Ohio State Buckeye after the Jets declined to pick up their option for the 2019 season on Lee’s contract earlier this month.
The undersized linebacker failed to make much of an impact in three seasons in the Big Apple despite starting a total of 36 games. He only recorded 4 sacks in three seasons with the team and struggled mightily in pass coverage.
To add insult to injury, Lee was suspended for 4 games at the end of last season due to failing a PED test.
Lee will look to give his career a fresh start in Kansas City, joining a franchise with a strong defense and that has won the AFC West for the past three seasons.
He is set to earn just over $2 million in the 2019 season, provided he makes the team.
