Addressing their defensive-line depth before the start of free agency, the New York Jets on Wednesday signed Ronald Talley, who played under Todd Bowles with the Arizona Cardinals in 2013.

Talley, who was out of football last season, was a "street" free agent, so he was eligible to sign with any team before the start of the league year, March 10.

Depth is a concern for the Jets because their top two backups, Kenrick Ellis and Leger Douzable, will be unrestricted free agents. They're interested in re-signing Ellis, a former third-round pick, but he wants to test the open market. He didn't get much playing time behind Damon Harrison, a restricted free agent. It's not clear where things stand with Douzable, but the Jets are formulating contingency plans.

They're scheduled to meet with Chris Canty, 32, who was cut last week by the Baltimore Ravens. He's due to arrive for a Friday/Saturday visit. They're also expected to meet with former St. Louis Rams defensive end Kendall Langford, per ESPN Rams reporter Nick Wagoner.

Talley, listed at 6-foot-3, 282 pounds, played with the Cards from 2011 to 2013. He played in 15 games and recorded 14 tackles and one sack. He was cut last season by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and sat out the season.