NEW YORK (AP) — A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the New York Jets and linebacker Jason Taylor have agreed to terms on a contract.
Taylor has played 12 of his 13 seasons with the AFC East-rival Miami Dolphins. He will provide a pass-rushing presence for the team that ranked No. 1 in overall defense last season. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the team had not yet announced the signing.
ESPN.com, which first reported the deal, says it is for two years.
The 35-year-old Taylor is the NFL’s active sacks leader. He visited the Jets two weeks ago but left without a deal. After vacationing in Costa Rica last weekend, Taylor decided to sign with the team.
