Jets in serious talks with Antonio Cromartie

The New York Jets are doing their best to get the old band back together.

Not only did they sign Darrelle Revis to a five-year, $70 million contract on Tuesday, but they are also in serious talks with free agent Antonio Cromartie.

The New York Daily News’ Manish Mehta says the Jets are in “serious discussions” to bring back Cromartie. Helping the Jets’ case is that Cromartie supposedly wants to return to the team and play for Todd Bowles.

Bowles was hired by the Jets as their new head coach after serving as defensive coordinator for the Cardinals the past two seasons. Cromartie played for the Cardinals last season after spending the previous four with the Jets.

Revis and Cromartie were teammates on the Jets from 2010-2012. The Jets reached the AFC Championship Game in 2012, but they went 8-8 and 6-10 in the ensuing seasons.

After electing not to spend money in free agency last year, the Jets appear to be in a spending mood this time around. A 4-12 season has the tendency to spur action.