AP source: Patriots free agent Hightower meets with Jets (Yahoo Sports)

A person with direct knowledge of the situation says New England Patriots free agent linebacker Dont'a Hightower has visited the New York Jets. Hightower, one of the most coveted players in free agency this year, has helped the Patriots win two Super Bowls in his five NFL seasons. A Pro Bowl selection last season, Hightower met with the Jets on Sunday and Monday, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the visit.