Jets Work Out Phillip Buchanon

The New York Jets got rejected by Nnamdi Asomugha in their efforts to sign the star cornerback, so they began working on Plan B -- Antonio Cromartie. While negotiations between the two parties are reportedly heating up, the Jets have decided to keep their options open should Cromartie decide to lend his talents to another team.

Enter Phillip Buchanon.

According to ESPN's John Clayton, the Jets have reached out to the 10-year veteran cornerback from the Washington Redskins. He "worked out" for the team, according to a tweet by Clayton.

The 17th overall pick in the 2002 NFL draft, Buchanon recorded two interceptions and 49 tackles in 2010 with the Redskins.

Early in his career with the Raiders, Buchanon occasionally served as a return man -- a position the Jets are looking to fill after the loss of Brad Smith, who signed a four-year deal with the Buffalo Bills after the Jets neglected to make him an offer during their attempts to sign Asomugha.

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(nesn.com)