Empire Writes Back
Fansided

New York Jets: 5 Most Important Free Agents

By Nick Ziegler

Dec 19, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) hands off to running back Chris Ivory (33) during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) hands off to running back Chris Ivory (33) during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
3 of 6
Next
New York Jets
Jan 3, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New York Jets running back Chris Ivory (33) breaks a tackle by Buffalo Bills strong safety Bacarri Rambo (30) during the second half at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Bills beat the Jets 22-17. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /

– Chris Ivory

Another one of the key free agents for the Jets is their other running back, Chris Ivory. After a few injury-plagued seasons in New Orleans, the Jets were able to acquire Ivory for a fourth-round pick, and he has been able to stay much healthier in New York.

Ivory has seen his workload increase in every year with the Jets, as he totaled 182 carries, 198 carries, and then 247 carries last season with the Jets. Last season was certainly a career-year for Ivory, as he totaled 1,070 rushing yards, seven rushing touchdowns, and a solid 4.3 yards per carry average. In three seasons with the Jets, Ivory totaled 2,724 rushing yards, as he was certainly worth the fourth-round pick they gave up to acquire him.

Ivory was the leading rusher in the AFC and finished fifth in the NFL in rushing, as he made it to his first Pro Bowl this season. Despite being the leading rusher in the AFC, there is some uncertainty about Ivory’s status with the Jets in the upcoming season. Ivory will be one of the most-sought-after free agent running backs this season, which may take him out of the Jets’ price range.

It will be interesting to see how much the Jets value their Pro Bowl running back.

Next: Damon Harrison

Home/New York Jets