FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -The New York Jets have been awarded cornerback Rashad Barksdale off waivers from the New York Giants.

Barksdale was a sixth-round draft pick of Philadelphia in 2007, but was released a few days before the season opener. He signed with Kansas City the following day and had nine tackles in six games for the Chiefs.

Barksdale was released after training camp last summer and signed with the Giants, who waived him last Saturday.