With a gaping hole in their defense, the New York Jets have re-signed starting outside linebacker Brandon Copeland, the team announced Monday.
Terms of the contract weren't immediately available. He drew interest from his previous team, the Detroit Lions.
Copeland, 27, was a pleasant surprise last season, as he recorded a career-high five sacks in his first year with the team. He started out in a minor role, but he wound up starting 10 games and participating in 55 percent of the defensive snaps. He also was a key contributor on special teams.