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Phil Simms has always been a defender of Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez.
This week, Simms' son will get an opportunity -- a miniscule one -- to be one of Sanchez's backups' backups. Or one of his backup's backup's backups. Or something.
Former Tennessee quarterback Matt Simms, son of the former Giants signal-caller and current CBS analyst, was one of 23 "tryout players" invited to work out with 10 undrafted free agents in the Jets' upcoming rookie minicamp this weekend.
Former Penn State defensive back D'Anton Lynn, son of Jets running backs coach Anthony Lynn, will also participate in the camp as an undrafted free agent. The Jets signed him Sunday following the final round of the draft.
Simms played in 18 games over the past two years, starting in two last season. He tossed eight touchdowns and eight interceptions in 2010 and 2011 combined.
Lynn, who projects as a safety, didn't fully participate in the NFL Combine or his pro day due to a calf injury.
In releasing the list of 33 hopefuls, the Jets also announced that they re-signed free agent DaMarcus Ganaway, a receiver out of Kentucky Wesleyan.
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