Anthony Barr spurns Jets agreement, returning to Vikings

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 25: Anthony Barr #55 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates with Danielle Hunter #99 after he made a tackle in the third quarter of the game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 25: Anthony Barr #55 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates with Danielle Hunter #99 after he made a tackle in the third quarter of the game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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Free agent linebacker Anthony Barr will stay with the Minnesota Vikings after verbally agreeing to a contract with the New York Jets.

The Minnesota Vikings will retain linebacker Anthony Barr after the star linebacker verbally agreed to a deal with the New York Jets late on Monday. The outside linebacker was considered one of the best defensive free agents. This was first reported by NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.

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