Hempstead, NY -- (Sports Network) - The New York Jets re-signed cornerback Hank Poteat on Tuesday.

Poteat returns to the Jets after appearing in all 16 games last year intercepting two passes. On the season, Poteat registered a career-high 45 tackles and five pass breakups.

Poteat first joined the Jets in 2006 after stints in Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay and New England.