The Jets have signed DE David Bowens to a three-year contract.  He played in 16 games for the Dolphins last season and he made 20 tackles, had 5 sacks, defensed a pass and recovered 2 fumbles.  This was a good move for the Jets as they continue to build up on defense.

The Jets will give Tuiasosopo a chance to battle second year man Kellen Clemens for the backup QB spot on the Jets.  He played in 2 games for the Oakland Raiders last season and he completed 6 of 13 passes (46.2%) for 68 yards with 1 TD pass and 2 interceptions (48.4 QB Rate).  He also carried the football 4 times for 29 yards (7.3 ypc).  The Jets better hope that Clemens can beat out Tuiasosopo or the Jets will need to get another QB of the future.

Michael Haynes was a first round pick in the 2003 Draft by the Chicago Bears but he has been a huge disappointment for them.  He didn’t even play in the NFL last season.  He has played 42 games in his NFL career and he has 49 tackles and 5 sacks.  The Jets will give him a shot to rebuild his NFL career.

The Jets have re-signed the 6′8″, 315 pound tackle Wade Smith.  Smith will likely be a back up for the Jets as he played in 7 games for them last season but he didn’t start any of them.  Smith is a good enough player to start if the Jets needed him to and he will provide good depth for them in 2007.

Barnes played in 16 games (6 starts) for the Miami Dolphins last season and he caught 3 passes for 22 yards (7.3 avg).  Barnes likes to block and he will get the chance to open up holes for Thomas Jones to run through this season.