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Updated at 8:19 a.m., Saturday, February 28, 2009

NFL: Jets re-sign G Brandon Moore after deal for Kemoeatu falls through

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.
AP Sports Writer

NEW YORK — Brandon Moore is back on the New York Jets' offensive line now that a deal for his replacement fell through.

The Jets re-signed the right guard Saturday to a four-year, $16 million deal a day after Pittsburgh left guard Chris Kemoeatu turned down an offer from New York and returned to the Steelers. Moore agreed to terms Friday after being cut Thursday by the Jets, who were due to pay the seven-year veteran a $7 million roster bonus under his former contract.

Moore, considered the team's best run blocker, helped pave the way for Thomas Jones to lead the AFC in rushing last season. The Jets' entire offensive line will return this season, with Moore, center Nick Mangold, left guard Alan Faneca and tackles D'Brickashaw Ferguson and Damien Woody.