Source: Ravens' defense loses another to Jets

BasX · Mar 3, 2009

Rex Ryan got his man, again.

A source has confirmed that despite some late interference from the Broncos, free-agent S Jim Leonhard will sign a three-year contract with the New York Jets.

The free-agent happy Denver Broncos entered the bidding for the ex-Ravens safety Tuesday after Leonhard was thought to be a slam-dunk signing for Ryan and the Jets. But after reconsideration of Denver's late bid, Leonhard went ahead with his previous verbal agreement with New York.

Leonhard was one of Baltimore's biggest defensive surprises last year after signing a free-agent deal with the Ravens. The ex-Bills safety registered a career-high 68 tackles and six passes defended for Baltimore's No. 2-ranked defense in 2008.

He joins Bart Scott in leaving the vaunted Ravens' defense this offseason, following former defensive coordinator Ryan to New York.

Leonhard will be replaced in the Ravens' lineup by three-year veteran Dawan Landry (who was on injured reserve for all of 2008) starting opposite All-Pro Ed Reed.
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