Ellis Lankster

The New York Jets have re-signed special teams standout Ellis Lankster a day after waiving cornerback Leon McFadden. Lankster was released by the Jets at the beginning of the month - a surprising move because the cornerback had been a primary backup in the secondary and a major contributor on special teams.

Fantasy Impact

With special teams being the reason for the signing of Lankster, he probably has little to no fantasy value - unless the Jets happen to run into another cornerback epidemic. Even then it would be better to stay clear of the former Bills player.

The New York Jets released cornerback Ellis Lankster on Monday, and signed linebacker A.J. Edds after cutting him at the weekend. The Jets also added former Browns cornerback Leon McFadden as well as cornerback Phillip Adams, who was cut by Seattle.

Fantasy Impact

Lankster was a valuable special teams player for the Jets, and it was a surprise to see the player cut by the team, who are thin at the cornerback position. Lankster does have the talent to wind up either on the Jets' practice squad or on another team, probably as a backup. But along with his place on the Jets' 53-man roster, Lankster has also lost any fantasy value that he had before.