Jets sign free agent quarterback Brunell as back-up

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Jets have signed free agent quarterback Mark Brunell to serve as a veteran back-up for last year's rookie starter Mark Sanchez.

A three-time Pro Bowler with the Jacksonville Jaguars, the 39-year-old Brunell will be entering his 18th season in the National Football League.

After the Jaguars, Brunell went on to play for Washington (2004-07) and won a Super Bowl last season with New Orleans where he played from 2008-09.

Last season he completed 15 of 30 passes for 102 yards for New Orleans as a back-up to Drew Brees.

Originally drafted in the fifth round of the 1993 NFL Draft by the Packers, he spent two years in Green Bay before being traded to Jacksonville in 1995.

(Writing by Larry Fine, Editing by Steve Ginsburg)