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Jets Sign Former Giants LB Spencer Paysinger

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- Three days after releasing David Harris, the Jets added some depth at middle linebacker, signing former Giant and Dolphin Spencer Paysinger.

Terms of the deal have not been released.

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Undrafted coming out of Oregon, Paysinger earned a spot on the Giants' roster in 2011, winning a Super Bowl as a rookie. He spent four seasons with Big Blue, his best coming in 2013, when he played in 16 games, started 10 and registered 74 tackles and a sack.

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Spencer Paysinger of the Miami Dolphins jumps on a loose ball during a game against the Arizona Cardinals on Dec. 11, 2016, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

The 6-foot-2, 249-pounder was a member of the Miami Dolphins the past two seasons. Last year, he played in 15 games, started three and had 58 tackles. The 28-year-old is also a solid special teams contributor.

Paysinger joins a group of middle linebackers that also includes Demario Davis and Bruce Carter.

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