The Jets announced the signing of running back Thomas Rawls. Terms of the deal are not yet known, but it’s likely an inexpensive one-year pact.
Rawls first entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2015 with the Seahawks. He broke out in his first NFL season when Marshawn Lynch was sidelined with an abdomen injury. In his first start, Rawls amassed 104 yards off of 16 carries and later turned in a 209-yard game. Things trailed off after that, however. He missed significant time in 2016 with a fractured fibula and became an afterthought in 2017.
If Rawls can return to his old form, he could serve as a complementary piece behind new addition Isaiah Crowell and Bilal Powell.
He looked so good at times. Looked to be Beast Modes replacement when he was done and a great complimentary back when he needed a blow. The injuries kept him off the field every year though. There was always some nagging injury good luck to him.
Yeah man, really too bad it didn’t work out. He was awesome that first year Marshawn got hurt.
Wonder if the Jets will cut McGuire now
They’ll keep him as long as possible. One will get injured. He’s good insurance.