NEW YORK — The New York Jets acquired quarterback Kevin O’Connell from the Detroit Lions on Sunday, two people familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.

The two people requested anonymity because neither team had announced the deal. It wasn’t immediately clear what the Lions received for the former New England Patriots backup.
O’Connell’s arrival gives the Jets four quarterbacks on the roster with rookie starter Mark Sanchez, veteran Kellen Clemens and Erik Ainge.
Coach Rex Ryan said Clemens’ right elbow “has been a little banged up” after the Jets’ preseason victory over Philadelphia last Thursday night.
It was uncertain if the injury was a factor in the team’s decision to acquire O’Connell, although it had also put in a waiver claim for him last week.
O’Connell, a third-round draft pick out of San Diego State last year, completed four of his six passes for 23 yards last season. He was expected to be Tom Brady’s backup until he was cut last Monday. The Lions claimed O’Connell off waivers the next day, but he didn’t throw a pass in two series in Detroit’s preseason finale at Buffalo last Thursday night.