The New York Jets have signed free agent linebacker Brock Christopher. The announcement was made by Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum.
Christopher (6'2", 235) started 36 games during his four years at Missouri and registered 319 tackles. Last season he had the second-most tackles on the Tigers defense with 105, which included one sack and 7.5 tackles for loss.
Christopher originally signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted rookie free agent on April 27 and was released June 3.