David Garrard has rejoined the New York Jets and placed on the exempt list.

Garrard can attend practice and meetings during a two-week period when they decide whether or not to activate him.

Garrard left the team in the offseason due to recurring knee issues, but he is feeling better now.

"I'm sitting at home, watching games thinking, 'Why am I at home? Why I am doing this to myself? I didn't want to have any regrets one day."

Garrard was a legitimate contender to become the Jets' starting quarterback before he left the team, but will now be behind Geno Smith and Matt Simms on the depth chart.