Pessimistic about the chances of re-signing Darrelle Revis before he becomes a free agent next year, New York Jets owner Woody Johnson is open to trading the star cornerback, a person familiar with Johnson's thinking said Wednesday night.

Revis' contract will void after the 2013 season, and there is a clause in the deal that prohibits the Jets from using the franchise tag.

If they don't sign Revis to an extension, the Jets could lose him as a free agent.

A tweet from Revis read: "I'm speechless by far but more importantly I feel more upset for the jet nation for having to go through this!!"

At the introductory news conference Thursday for new general manager John Idzik, the GM wouldn't lend any substance to possible roster changes.

"I can't comment, really," Idzik said. "I'm literally hours into the building. That we're going to save for our evaluation process."