Jets Chat With Caldwell

In a move first reported by The Boston Globe and confirmed by league sources, the New York Jets on Tuesday visited with unrestricted free agent wide receiver Reche Caldwell, the five-year veteran released by the New England Patriots on Monday. New York's curiosity in Caldwell, who led the Pats in receptions (61) and receiving yards (760) in 2006, his only season in New England, may be legitimate. But the Jets already have six wide receivers on the roster and seem relatively settled on their top three or four players at the position. So, of course, the suspicion is that Jets officials may have used the visit with Caldwell to engage in a bit of reconnaissance. It is not believed that the Jets immediately made a contract proposal to Caldwell, who has drawn interest from several teams since his release. Because he is a vested veteran with more than four years of experience in the league, Caldwell is not subject to waiver claims and is free to sign with any franchise.

Source: ESPN, Len Pasquerelli