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LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The Chicago Bears agreed to a three-year contract with defensive end Willie Young and a one-year deal with receiver Domenik Hixon on Thursday. Young joins a defence that is getting a makeover after struggling in a big way last season. The Bears released eight-time Pro Bowl defensive end Julius Peppers this week and brought in defensive end Lamarr Houston from Oakland, linebacker Jordan Senn from Carolina and safeties Ryan Mundy (New York Giants) and M.D. Jennings (Green Bay). Now, they have two new starting ends in Young and Houston. "This is important for us to get a second defensive lineman, a quality starter, an opportunity for Willie to grow and for us to grow with him," general manager Phil Emery said on a conference call. "When we went into free agency we felt that if we could find a way to get two starting defensive linemen, we would have made forward progress. Weve been able to accomplish that." The 28-year old Young spent four years with Detroit and can play on the left or right side. He had 47 tackles, three sacks, five pass breakups and two fumble recoveries last season. He had discussions with Jacksonsville but wound up in Chicago, instead. "Having (linebacker Lance) Briggs here anchoring the middle, it goes a long ways, having that solid leadership starting from the middle and working our way out," Young said. "Im excited to be here. And Im looking forward to a very aggressive defence here in the making. And right now theres nothing to stop us other than ourselves." Hixon had seven catches for 55 yards with Carolina in 2013. He has experience returning kickoffs and punts but did neither for the Panthers. Emery said he will get an opportunity to do that with Devin Hester gone. He previously played for Denver (2006-07) and the New York Giants (2007-12). In Chicago, hell be reuniting with quarterback Jay Cutler and receiver Brandon Marshall, his teammates with the Broncos. 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No different than any other time Ive been here.The Jets (3-11) are struggling through a miserable season, one that very well could cost Ryan and general manager John Idzik their jobs. The showdown Sunday at MetLife Stadium could mark Ryans last home game as the Jets coach, and it seems somewhat fitting that it comes against the rival Patriots (11-3).I can sit back and say, Well, its not (special). Its just another opponent, Ryan said. But, no, it is because obviously, theyve won six division championships in a row, so thats the one to beat. I dont care what our record is now. ... Believe me, theyre not looking at us as a 3-11 team, I can promise you.The Jets nearly pulled off an upset victory at New England in October, but Chris Jones blocked Nick Folks 58-yard field goal attempt on the last play to preserve a 27-25 win for the Patriots.Its a great rivalry, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said. Weve always had some pretty interesting games against them. A lot of them have come down to the wire, especially recently.Here are a few things to know about the Jets home finale against the Patriots:PLAYOFF PICTURE: The Patriots wrapped up their 11th division title in 12 years last week, but still have lots to play for.New England can clinch a first-round bye in the playoffs with a victory over the Jets, who are looking for their first winning streak of the season. The Patriots can also clinch home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs with a win and if Denver loses to Cincinnaati.ddddddddddddREVIS RETURN: Darrelle Revis used to call the Meadowlands home. Now, hes the enemy.The star cornerback is playing against the Jets in New Jersey for the first time as a member of the Patriots, the team he learned to despise during his first six NFL seasons with New York. He returned last year, but as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 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A banner-toting plane reminding people of the penalty flag day circled above the practice field at the Jets facility in Florham Park, New Jersey, for several minutes Wednesday.BRADYS DOMINANCE: The last guy the Jets probably want to see is Brady, who seems to have their number.The Patriots quarterback holds a 19-5 regular-season record — 20-6 overall — as a starter against New York. In his past six games facing the Jets, Brady has thrown 12 touchdown passes and just one interception. His only loss to New York in that span came in October 2013, when he threw that one pick in a 30-27 overtime defeat at MetLife Stadium.Its a good challenge for us, Brady said. We lost going into the Meadowlands last year, so were anticipating getting their best game.FLAG FOOTBALL: The Patriots already have exceeded their output from all of last season in one category. 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