The New York Jets have re-signed cornerback Ellis Lankster.

Lankster was cut on Sept. 1.

Lankster has previous stints with the Buffalo Bills and Canadian Football League.

Lankster played for the Jets from 2011 to 2013.

He was cut to create a roster spot for linebacker A.J. Edds earlier this month.

The Jets cut cornerback Leon McFadden.

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Aaron Wilson covers the Ravens for The Baltimore Sun