Jets boost pass rush by signing Babin, place Colon and Barnes on active/PUP list
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The New York Jets have agreed to terms on a two-year deal with free-agent defensive end Jason Babin, giving Rex Ryan's defense a veteran pass rusher.
Babin had 7 1/2 sacks last season for Jacksonville, and was released in the offseason.
The Jets, who reported for training camp Wednesday, released cornerback Lowell Rose to make room for Babin.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Guard Willie Colon and linebacker Antwan Barnes were each placed on the active/physically unable to perform list as they recover from knee surgeries.
Tight end Jeff Cumberland was excused for personal reasons, and will report to camp on Thursday — the first day of on-field practice. Cumberland wrote on Twitter that he was attending the funeral of a family member.
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