Tomlinson charges across country to NY Jets

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Running back LaDainian Tomlinson has signed with the New York Jets, the team said on Sunday on its website (http://www.newyorkjets.com).

Tomlinson, who was recently released after nine seasons with the San Diego Chargers, had visited several potential teams before choosing the Jets in a two-year contract worth slightly more than $5 million, the New York Times reported.

The 30-year-old will boost a Jets team that reached the AFC championship game last season and was the top-ranked rushing team in the league.

The Jets recently released long time running back Thomas Jones and Tomlinson join second year running back Shonn Greene in the back field.

(Reporting by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by Greg Stutchbury)