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The Jets tried to keep Austin Howard, but the numbers just didn't add up in the end and he bolted for Oakland. You can't blame the man, and I'm sure you'll all wish him well and no ill-feeling as he continues his career in Oakland. We've already covered the move from a tactical and financial point of view, so I'll let Austin say goodbye in his own words.
Man, where do I start?
— Austin Howard (@AustinHoward68) March 13, 2014
Just want to take a second to thank the @nyjets and #JetNation for such an amazing and incredible experience for us during our time in NYC..
— Austin Howard (@AustinHoward68) March 13, 2014
One of the best fan bases in the NFL and I am truly blessed and honored to have fought and played with those group of men that I could call
— Austin Howard (@AustinHoward68) March 13, 2014
My teammates and my coaches. I learned so much about myself as a man and as a player during my time there...
— Austin Howard (@AustinHoward68) March 13, 2014
I built a ton of relationships there that I will cherish and remember forever... It was not an easy decision for us to make...
— Austin Howard (@AustinHoward68) March 13, 2014
But in all honesty, in terms of "value and worth", the decision was made for us...
— Austin Howard (@AustinHoward68) March 13, 2014
Want to wish nothing but the best to my friends, coacheds and teammates of the #Jets for the futures and seasons to come...
— Austin Howard (@AustinHoward68) March 13, 2014
We are looking forward to this next chapter in our lives, and looking forward to joining the @RAIDERS family!!!
— Austin Howard (@AustinHoward68) March 13, 2014
As I always will do, I will fight and work to the best of my ability to prepare myself and be the best Olineman that I can...
— Austin Howard (@AustinHoward68) March 13, 2014
And a dominant force upfront that #RaiderNation deserves!!!! Looking forward to our future in #Oakland...
— Austin Howard (@AustinHoward68) March 13, 2014
And excited to help bring back honor and pride to #Oakland!!!!!
— Austin Howard (@AustinHoward68) March 13, 2014
Very proud to say I was a #Jet, and very proud to say that I'm now an #OaklandRaider!!!! #RaiderNation #TimeToGoToWork #TheBestCoast
— Austin Howard (@AustinHoward68) March 13, 2014