Just one day after apprising Vinny Testaverde in a telephone call that they would likely go in a different direction as they scramble to address a quarterback situation suddenly in crisis mode, the New York Jets on Tuesday reversed field and signed the veteran passer, who will begin practicing with the team this week. The addition of Testaverde, 41, comes as the Jets are resigned to losing starter Chad Pennington for the balance of the season. Team officials will await the results of a second examination of Pennington's damaged right shoulder, expected to be performed Tuesday by Dr. James Andrews, but coach Herman Edwards announced at a Tuesday press conference that Pennington's season was likely over. "It's tough, I anticipate he will be out for the season," Edwards said. "I've never been in the situation where you lose the No. 1 and 2 quarterbacks in a span of seven plays." Jay Fiedler, Pennington's backup, also injured his shoulder Sunday. "I don't anticipate either of them being back this year," Edwards said.