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New Jets offensive lineman Greg Van Roten, family thrilled he's playing for childhood team

Greg Van Roten, with the Panthers last season, grew up a Jets fan. Now he gets to play for them. Credit: AP/Peter Read Miller

Greg Van Roten posted an old picture on Twitter Saturday night of himself and his two brothers one Halloween when they were children on Long Island. In the photo, Van Roten was dressed as a Jet, helmet and all. He tweeted, “It’s been a long time coming.”

Van Roten, 30, grew up a Jets fan and always wanted to play for them. The veteran guard agreed to terms on a three-year deal with the Jets over the weekend.