SAN DIEGO, CA - OCTOBER 05: Tight end Antonio Gates #85 of the San Diego Chargers carries the ball against linebacker David Harris #52 of the New York Jets at Qualcomm Stadium on October 5, 2014 in San Diego, California. The Chargers won 31-0. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Patriots pile on, ink one of their rival's greatest players in franchise history

The move allows him the opportunity to chase a ring.

The New York Jets cut of the franchise's greatest players, linebacker David Harris, who is now heading to division-rival New England Patriots:

Harris is second on the team all-time in tackles, with 1,251, (Kyle Clifton, with 1,468, holds the record). He's a respected locker room presence and a leader on the field, with head coach Todd Bowles, according to the New York Post, referring to Harris as "the glue" of the defense.

The move allows Harris to chase a ring with the Patriots, while it gives New England another dominant player at linebacker.