The New York Jets have signed DT Jarron Gilbert to the active roster from the practice squad.
Gilbert (DT/6-5/285/San Jose State/New Orleans, LA) was signed to the Jets active roster on October 27, 2010, and was inactive for three games before returning to the practice squad. He initially signed with the Jets practice squad on September 7. Gilbert was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the third round, 68th overall, of the 2009 NFL Draft, and played in four games for the Bears, contributing on defense and special teams. He was waived on September 4. A first-team All-American in 2008, Gilbert started 38 of his 48 career games at San Jose State and is the school’s all-time leader with 22.5 sacks.
