Jets stay active, sign Bridgewater

NEW YORK — Teddy Bridgewater is getting a fresh start in a new place that suddenly has a crowded quarterbacks room — and could be adding another signal caller soon.

The New York Jets signed the former Minnesota Vikings star to a one-year contract, making the deal official Sunday.

Bridgewater’s signing comes a day after the Jets traded up to acquire the No. 3 overall pick in the NFL draft from the Colts — likely with the intention of assuring themselves of getting one of the top available quarterbacks.

New York dealt its firstrounder — No. 6 overall — along with two secondrounders and next year’s second-rounder for Indianapolis’ top pick this year.

The Jets have re-signed Josh McCown, who will likely head into the offseason programs as the starting quarterback, but both he and Bridgewater are on one-year deals.

So, the focus next month in the draft will be on finding the future of the franchise.

New York also has Bryce Petty and Christian Hackenberg on the roster, along with Joel Stave, but none appear to be viable candidates for the starting job — and their roster spots could be in serious jeopardy.

On a busy Sunday, New York also announced the signings of former Titans linebacker Avery Williamson and former Redskins center Spencer Long, along with the re-signings of cornerback Morris Claiborne, defensive lineman Mike Pennel and safety Terrence Brooks.

The 25-year-old Bridgewater, a first-round pick in 2014 out of Louisville, could give McCown — and presumably whomever New York takes in the draft — a run in training camp if completely healthy.

He’s still looking to return from a serious knee injury in August 2016 that sidelined him for most of the past two years.

He threw just two passes last season for the Vikings, including one that was intercepted.

“I’m excited about the direction we’re headed in,” Bridgewater told the Jets’ website. “I’m excited to be a part of something that can be very special and I just look forward to getting to work with the guys and a great year.”

Andy Clayton-King / Associated Press After suffering a devastating injury while with Minnesota, Teddy Bridgewater will look to resurrect his career with the Jets.