Free agent QB Kevin O'Connell visited the Jets. Coach Rex Ryan hinted a signing could be near, but O'Connell remains a free agent as of Wednesday evening. O'Connell spent 2011 on the Jets' active roster, but hasn't appeared in a game since 2008.

Chargers released QB Kevin O'Connell. O'Connell was as an emergency quarterback, but is no longer needed with Charlie Whitehurst (knee) cleared to practice. UDFA Jarrett Lee will handle third-string duties.

Chargers agreed to terms with QB Kevin O'Connell, formerly of the Jets. Along with undrafted rookie Jarrett Lee, 27-year-old O'Connell will fill in behind Philip Rivers until Charlie Whitehurst's left knee injury heals. O'Connell was a third-round pick in 2008, but he's just a camp arm in San Diego.