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Center Ryan Kalil comes out of retirement to join Jets

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Ryan Kalil wasn't done playing football, after all.

The five-time Pro Bowl center snapped out of retirement Thursday and agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the New York Jets.

The 34-year-old Kalil, who started every game last season for Carolina after playing just six in 2017 because of a neck injury, will need to pass a physical Friday before signing his contract with New York.

Financial terms weren't immediately available. NFL Network reported the deal is worth $8.4 million.

Kalil spoke all last season about it being his final one as a player.