New York Jets Sign Joe McKnight

According to Adam Schefter on Twitter, the New York Jets have signed RB Joe McKnight who was their 4th round draft pick this past April.

Adam_Schefter: Jets signed fourth-round pick Joe McKnight and waived K Jared Ballman, S Brannon Condren and DT Mick Williams.

Here are the draft day notes on McKnight.

Joe McKnight, Round 4 — 114th overall via trade with the Carolina Panthers.  The Jets acquire Leon Washington’s replacement before officially trading Leon Washington.  McKnight who is 5?11, 198lbs played at USC and is considered to be a scatback.  Here is a thread with more information and fan reaction.