NEW YORK — Josh Cribbs is getting a chance to continue his career and give the New York Jets a boost on special teams and at wide receiver.

The three-time Pro Bowl selection was cut by Oakland in the preseason after having offseason surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. The Jets had shown interest in Cribbs during the last several months, working him out twice before signing him Tuesday.

Cribbs, 30, is tied with New England’s Leon Washington for the most kickoff-return touchdowns in NFL history with eight, and has returned three punts for scores. He spent his first eight NFL seasons with Cleveland.

Cribbs has 107 career receptions for 1,161 yards and seven touchdowns, and 753 yards rushing.