New York Jets sign Stevan Ridley

The New York Jets have signed former New England Patriots star Stevan Ridley to a one-year contract.

The 26-year-old issued a statement on Wednesday thanking the Patriots and their fans, but now joins Darrelle Revis in New York for the new season.

"Sending love to all my day one fans, and every teammate I've had the pleasure to take the field with," Ridley posted.

"We all know it's a business, yet it's also a blessing. So either way you see it, you'll never understand. Love New England, Love my former teammates, and I'm truly thankful for the opportunity the Patriot's organization has blessed me with. However it's #ontotheJETS."

Ridley rushed for a career-high 1,263 yards on 290 carries in 2012, adding 12 touchdowns in the process that year, but underwent knee surgery just five months ago.