Free agent running back Orleans Darkwa has garnered interest from the Jets, a source tells Connor Hughes of NJ.com.
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Darkwa, of course, spent the pass three-plus seasons working in the cross-town Giants backfield, but it’s unclear if Big Blue has any interest in retaining him. Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com recently indicated Darkwa could be a low-cost option for the Giants, but if the 26-year-old receives other offers, he could conceivably move on.
The Jets now have a vacancy in their backfield after veteran running back Matt Forte announced his retirement on Wednesday. Gang Green still has Bilal Powell and Elijah McGuire under contract, but Darkwa would likely serve as something of a power back if he becomes the third member of a Jets triumvirate.
Darkwa, a former undrafted free agent out of Tulane, began his career with the Dolphins but has mostly played in New York. Last season, Darkwa posted the best year of his career by setting new highs in starts, attempts, yards, and touchdowns.
Coulda had him last offseason.
Get a real running back not one that couldn’t start on a 3-13 team