The new York Jets signed longtime Eric Mangini favorite Ty Law late Monday afternoon to a one-year deal and the cornerback is expected to be in uniform for Thursday night's game against the Patriots.

The story was first reported by the NFL Network.

The team would not confirm the signing last night, though Law essentially did.

"This is going to be different playing Thursday night against the Patriots, matching up against my former team and the players I'm used to practicing against," Law told the NFL Network. He also considered signing with the Patriots. "I know they're going to throw at me, but I welcome the challenge — bring it. I got the tricks for you."

Mangini coached Law in New England, where Law spent most of his career, from 1995-2004. Law, 34, played for the Jets in 2005 and spent two nondescript seasons, 2006 and '07, with the Chiefs. Law, who could also see some time at safety, and Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis are both from Aliquippa, Pa.