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Jets sign 4th-round pick, RB Joe McKnight of USC

Published Jun. 22, 2010 7:25 p.m. ET

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Fourth-round draft pick Joe McKnight has signed with the New York Jets.

The running back from Southern Cal became the second of the Jets' four selections to sign.

New York traded two picks to Carolina to move up to take McKnight. His presence made Leon Washington expendable, and the Jets dealt the former Pro Bowl kick returner to Seattle.

In three seasons, McKnight rushed for 2,213 yards and 13 touchdowns and caught 66 passes for 542 yards. He had 32 punt returns for 254 yards.

The Jets also waived kicker Jared Ballman, free safety Brannon Condren and defensive tackle Mick Williams on Tuesday. None of them played in a game for New York.

The Jets have yet to sign their first two picks, cornerback Kyle Wilson and offensive lineman Vladimir Ducasse.

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