Leonard Heads to Jets

New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan is continuing to build his new defense with players from his old team. Joining Bart Scott in "Baltimore North" is safety Jim Leonard who signed a three-year contract.

Leonhard explosed onto the scene last year after signing a free-agent deal with the Ravens, when he was asked to step in and replace injured Dawan Landry. The ex-Bills safety registered a career-high 69 tackles and six passes defended for Baltimore's No. 2-ranked defense in 2008.

"He's a smart player that can get guys lined up in the secondary and was one of the best tacklers on that Ravens defense," Ryan said. "He's always around the ball, brings everything he has on every play and will be a great addition to our group of defensive backs."