Jets Eye Jerome Ford as RB Backup | NFL News

0:00It's September 8th. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI following the league in real time. So the New York Jets are looking at options at running back. They brought in Jerome Ford for a workout on Monday. He's a veteran, 26 years old, and has spent four seasons in the league, mostly with the Cleveland Browns. He's got some decent numbers, over 1400 rushing yards, and 12 touchdowns in his career. Ford was with the Washington commanders earlier this year, but he was put on injured reserve and then reached an injury settlement, making him a free agent. This move by the Jets comes as they're dealing with some uncertainty at the running back position. Head coach Aaron Glinn has said that Breeze Hall and Israel Avonaconda, who both had some offseason injuries, should be ready for week one against the Titans. But it sounds like the team is just being proactive, making sure they have backup plans if needed. They're clearly doing their due diligence, checking out players like Ford, just in case their current guys aren't quite ready to go.

1:00It's smart business in the NFL, especially with the season about to kick off, and injuries always a concern. We'll have to keep an eye on this to see if anything develops further. But for now, the Jets are exploring their options to ensure they have a full. roster ready for their opener.