Jets Eye Jerome Ford as Injury Concerns Loom | New York Jets News

0:00It's September 8th. I'm Cory with the story, and this is New York Jets News today, AI-powered updates on your squad. The New York Jets brought in veteran running back Jerome Ford for a workout this past Monday. This could be a standard procedure for potential practice squad additions, but it also raises questions about the health of their current running. Bax, Breeze Hall, and Israel Abanikanda. Hall has been dealing with a growing issue since summer workouts, and while it's been called minor, any limitation for a key player can impact the offense. Abanikanda, meanwhile, has been sideline with a knee injury. Head coach Robert Salah mentioned back in August that Abanikanda might miss a couple of weeks. Both players are officially listed as ready for week one against the Tennessee Titans, but their speculation the team might be downplaying lingering. Injuries that could affect their depth at the position. Ford himself is a season player, having spent four seasons with the Cleveland Browns. He's shown he can be effective when healthy, with over 1400 rushing yards in a solid yards per carry average.

1:01He also contributes as a receiver out of the backfield. His most productive year was 2023, where he put up over 800 rushing yards. He did sign with the Washington commanders earlier this year, but unfortunately, a hamstring injury during training camp led to his release after an an injury settlement. This workout with the Jets could be an opportunity for him to get back on a roster, especially since the Jets don't currently have a running back on. Their practice squad, with other backs like Braylin Allen and Kane Nguang Wu on the roster, the Jets do have options. But if Hall isn't at full strength, having a capable player like Ford available, even on the practice squad, could provide valuable insurance for the team as they head into the regular season.