FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets have re-signed veteran fullback Tony Richardson two days after cutting him.
Richardson practiced with the team Tuesday and will play in the season opener against Baltimore on Monday night at the New Meadowlands Stadium.
The Jets needed depth at the cornerback position, not knowing when Darrelle Revis would end his contract holdout, so they kept undrafted free agent Brian Jackson over Richardson. Once Revis agreed to a four-year deal late Sunday night, the Jets decided to bring Richardson back and release Jackson.
The Jets also filled the last two spots on their practice squad, signing running back Chauncey Washington, a preseason standout, and defensive tackle Jarron Gilbert, a former Bears third-round pick.
