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Rex explains no claim on Babin

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Jason Babin (93) sacks

Photo credit: AP Photo/Matt Slocum

The Jets never put in a claim for former Eagles defensive end Jason Babin.

That might come as a shock to some Jets fans, considering Rex Ryan has spent the past few weeks talking about the need for an improved pass rush.

But just three teams put in waiver claims for Babin: the Redskins, Jaguars and Bills.

And he was awarded to Jacksonville – the team with the league’s lowest sack...

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