The Jets are entering game week with some uncertainty in the backfield, and that has pushed them to take a look at Jerome Ford.
According to KRPC2’s Aaron Wilson, New York brought in the veteran running back for a workout as the team deals with some bumps at the position. The Jets currently have four backs on their 53-man roster: Breece Hall, Isaiah Davis, Braelon Allen and Kene Nwangwu. But they do not have a running back on the practice squad, which is where Ford could fit if the team decides to move forward.
Ford, 26, has played in 57 regular-season games with 18 starts across four seasons since being selected in the fifth round in 2022. He has 340 carries for 1,463 rushing yards, a 4.3 yards per attempt average and seven touchdowns on the ground. As a receiver, he has caught 107 of 138 targets for 647 yards and five more scores.
His path to this workout has been a little rocky. In March, Ford signed a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders, but a hamstring injury in training camp led to his release with an injury settlement. The fact that he is working out now points to his recovery moving in the right direction as he looks for another opportunity.
New York’s own injury situation is part of the reason this visit matters. Davis has not practiced since early August after hurting his knee.
Aaron Glenn has remained optimistic that he’ll be ready for Week 1, but the timeline has stretched longer than expected. Glenn told reporters, “he will be out maybe a couple of weeks,” on Aug.
Hall, meanwhile, was held out of the Jets’ final two preseason games after what first looked like a possible issue on the practice field. It turned out to be a minor groin injury for the Iowa State product, and Glenn said he should be set for Sunday’s game.
With the Jets back on the field this week before their regular-season opener, the picture at running back should become clearer soon.
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