Aaron Maybin, the 11th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, will sign with the Jets on Wednesday.
The agreement is pending a physical.
"I think he's got some talent, some pass-rush ability," coach Rex Ryan said.
"If he sticks on our team, he's going to be a pass rusher for us. We don't need him to be a starter. We've got two excellent starters at outside linebacker already (Calvin Pace and Bryan Thomas)."
Maybin was released by Buffalo on Monday after two horrible seasons.
He will sign a one-year contract, presumably for the veteran minimum. He's also receiving $2 million in guarantees from the Bills, according to a league source.
Jets, Maybin Agree To Contract