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Bills Pluck TJ Barnes, Jets Sign Linebacker Julian Stanford to Practice Squad
By Glenn Naughton
Former New York Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan plucked one of his former players for Gang Green today when he took nose tackle TJ Barnes from the Jets practice squad to help his ailing defensive line.
Bills have signed DT TJ Barnes off the Jets practice squad and DE Lavar Edwards off Dallas' PS.
— Tyler Dunne (@TyDunne) December 1, 2015
With a spot opened up by Barnes’ departure, the Jets signed free agent outside linebacker Julian Stanford out of Wagner. The 6′ 1”, 228 lb Stanford was previously a member of the Tampa Bay Bucs and Detroit Lions according to Dennis Waszak.
#Jets have signed LB Julian Stanford to practice squad. Has been with Jaguars, Lions & Buccaneers. Out of Staten Island's @WagnerCollege
— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) December 1, 2015
Stanford has started six games in three seasons, notching 28 tackles.
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