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East Rumors: Giants, Fins, Jets, Cowboys

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Jay Cutler reached out to Matt Forte about a possible Jets path, but his longtime Bears teammate couldn't provide many details about an offensive system about to change, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports.

Extra Points: Raiders, Jets, Giants

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The team is already eyeing $85MM in cap space next offseason, and they could easily move on from running backs Matt Forte and Bilal Powell.

Broncos Outbid Three Teams To Sign Jonathan Williams

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Behind Matt Forte and Bilal Powell, the Jets have sixth-round rookie Elijah McGuire.

Jets Audition TE Gavin Escobar, OL Jah Reid

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The Jets have a pair of veterans leading their running back depth chart in Matt Forte and Bilal Powell, while rookie Elijah McGuire brings up the rear.

Latest On Jets RB Matt Forte

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Although recent reports indicate that he's being shopped, Jets running back Matt Forte said he's been assured by general manager Mike Maccagnan that he won't be traded, as Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News tweets.

Jets Shopping RB Matt Forte

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The Jets have gauged the trade market for running back Matt Forte, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com (on Twitter) hears.

Jets Pursued Saints RB Alvin Kamara

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Matt Forte and Bilal Powell will be the top options in the backfield and while they could be a serviceable pair, neither player has guaranteed money beyond this season.

AFC East Notes: Dolphins, Cutler, Jets, Bills

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The Jets, who already boast Matt Forte, Bilal Powell, Brandon Wilds, and others at running back, also auditioned Shaquille Cooper last week.

Jets Notes: Bowles, Martin, Skrine, UDFAs

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Looking at holdovers from last season's team, Slater makes it clear that Jets veteran running back Matt Forte will not get cut.

Extra Points: McCullers, Ravens, Jets

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Darryl Slater of NJ.com takes a look at seven current Jets who could be released or traded over the next 12 months, including cornerback Buster Skrine, defensive ends Muhammad Wilkerson and Sheldon Richardson, offensive guard James Carpenter, running backs Matt Forte and Bilal Powell, and defensive tackle Steve McLendon.

AFC East Rumors: Patriots, Harris, Jets

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Matt Forte, 32 in December, could wind up on the short end of a timeshare with Bilal Powell, a promising tailback entering his age-29 season.

Jets To Sign RB Jordan Todman

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The Jets already have a big group of running backs, including main guys Bilal Powell and Matt Forte plus reserves Brandon Wilds, Elijah McGuire (rookie), Brandon Burks, and Romar Morris.

FB Zach Line Cleared For Contact

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The Jets don't have a true fullback on the roster and they have at least some interest in a blocking specialist to lead the way for Matt Forte, Bilal Powell, and the rest of the gang.

Jets Audition RB Stevan Ridley

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The Jets will go into 2017 with Bilal Powell and Matt Forte as their lead backs and sixth-round pick Elijah McGuire has the inside track on filling one of the reserve spots behind them.

Travaris Cadet Visits Jets

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With Matt Forte entrenched as the club's starting back, and Bilal Powell the designated receiver, Cadet wouldn't seem to have…

Jets Release RB Khiry Robinson

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Following this transaction, the Jets will now have five running backs on their roster: Matt Forte, Bilal Powell, Brandon Wilds,…

Jets, Brian Winters Agree To Extension

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In fact, by most metrics, Winters ranked as one of the top run blockers in the league, playing a significant role in the hot starts for running backs Matt Forte and Bilal Powell.

Jets Place Matt Forte On IR

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Matt Forte's first season in New York has ended early.

Jets Audition RB Bernard Pierce

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The Jets are banged up at running back with injuries to Matt Forte and Bilal Powell.

AFC Notes: Tannehill, Pitta, Green, Chargers

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Matt Forte is day-to-day after hyper-extending his right knee, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Jets Sign RB Khiry Robinson

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Robinson was with the Jets in camp and was expected to be a change of pace back behind Matt Forte and Bilal Powell.

Poll: Should Jets Give Todd Bowles A Third Year?

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With Fitz and Geno Smith on expiring deals, and Bryce Petty and Christian Hackenberg being deemed unfit -- per Bowles -- at this point to be a viable option, the Jets are essentially a rudderless ship offensively despite employing 30-somethings Brandon Marshall and Matt Forte.