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Hempstead, NY - The Jets got into the Free Agency period making an offer to outside linebacker, Khalid Abdullah for 2 years and $1.06 million. Abdullah played with Cincinnati the previous two seasons and recorded 111 tackles and 6.5 sacks. The Jets are hoping to add depth to their linebacker corps and have a true weak side linebacker.

The Jets have also excercised their right in retaining restricted free agent tight end, Chris Baker for a $480,000 this season.

The Jets have invited defensive end Aaron Smith who played with Dallas last season and right guard, Steve Sciullo who was with Indianapolis the past two seasons and tight end Steve Heiden who was with the Browns the previous three seasons and San Diego for the first three seasons of his career. Heiden is a devestating run blocker who is big and can make the tough short catches in the passing game.

Smith has started just 6 games over the past two seasons. His primary role has been to rush the quarterback on passing downs. The Jets are looking to him to be an everydown player if he comes here. They could be offering a contract to him as early as tomorrow.

Sciullo is still a little raw, but has shown great technique in just two seasons with the Colts. Sciullo would be brought in to compete with last year's rookie surpise, Quinn Christensen. The Jets are happy with Christensen, but after the teams lack of a consistent running game last year, the team is hopeful to improve.