Jets sign Cribbs, put Gates on IR

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    Looking for a kickoff returner to replace Clyde Gates, who was placed on season-ending injured reserve Tuesday, the New York Jets signed Josh Cribbs.

    Cribbs, 30, is one of the most prolific kickoff returners in history, although he hasn't played a regular-season game since last year. He was cut by the Oakland Raiders in the preseason.

    Cribbs can play wide receiver, but it's not his primary position -- he has only 107 receptions in eight seasons. To fill Gates' role at receiver, the Jets signed Greg Salas from the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad. Salas has 27 career receptions, all with the St. Louis Rams.

    Santonio Holmes (hamstring) is likely to miss his third straight game, creating a depth issue at wide receiver.

    The Jets have been monitoring Cribbs since the spring. They worked him out twice, most recently in October. With injuries piling up on offense, the Jets finally decided to add him to the roster.

    The Gates move came as a surprise.

    See more- http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/9829325/new-york-jets-add-prolific-returner-josh-cribbs
     

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