Jets Notes: Bowles, Petty, Revis
2016/11/jets-todd-bowles-darrelle-revisRunning back Matt Forte nearly wound up with the Patriots instead of the Jets.
East Notes: Stills, McVay, Vereen
2016/11/east-notes-stills-mcvay-vereenESPN's Adam Schefter passes along another interesting detail about Matt Forte's brief flirtation with the Patriots.
East Notes: Forte, Gronk, Pats, Fins, Eagles
2016/11/east-notes-forte-gronk-pats-fins-eaglesBefore signing a three-year, $12MM deal with the Jets in free agency last March, running back Matt Forte also drew interest from the AFC East rival Patriots, he told Connor Hughes of NJ.com Wednesday.
Jets Sign C.J. Spiller, Waive Knile Davis
2016/11/jets-to-sign-c-j-spiller-release-knile-davisThe Jets already have a crowded running back corps, led by Matt Forte and Bilal Powell.
Jets Claim RB Knile Davis Off Waivers From Packers
2016/11/jets-claim-knile-davis-waiversAs it stands, Davis will join Matt Forte, Bilal Powell, and Troymaine Pope on the Jets' running back depth chart,…
Bears’ Jeremy Langford Out For 4-6 Weeks?
2016/09/bears-jeremy-langford-injuryLangford, an NFL sophomore, was thrust into the starting role this season following the departure of Matt Forte.
Jets To Meet With C.J. Spiller
2016/09/jets-meet-with-cj-spillerIt's also possible that the Jets simply want to evaluate Spiller in the event of an injury to Matt Forte or Bilal Powell.
Rex Ryan Defends Rob Ryan
2016/09/rex-ryan-defends-rob-ryanRunning back Matt Forte added another 100 yards rushing in a game that saw Gang Green's offense total a combined 493 through the air and on the ground.
AFC East Notes: Revis, Ajayi, Forte
2016/09/afc-east-notes-revis-ajayi-forteThe Jets need to be mindful of Matt Forte's workload, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com opines.
Bills Fire Offensive Coordinator Greg Roman
2016/09/breaking-bills-fire-offensive-coordinator-greg-romanThe Bills defense was picked apart all night by Ryan Fitzpatrick and Matt Forte and the shortcomings on D can partially be chalked up to the missing pieces in Buffalo's front seven.
Dobson, McCluster Worked Out For Jets
2016/09/aaron-dobson-dexter-mccluster-worked-out-for-jetsWith Matt Forte and Bilal Powell, the top of the Jets' depth chart at running back appears set, which would make it difficult for McCluster to leave his mark on offense.
Jets Work Out David Cobb
2016/09/jets-work-out-david-cobbThe team released running backs Khiry Robinson and Dominique Williams today, making Troymaine Pope the team's third running back behind…
Karlos Williams Visits Jets
2016/08/karlos-williams-visits-jetsNew York agreed to a three-year deal with former Bears back Matt Forte over the offseason, and also re-signed Bilal Powell on a three-year pact that contained $6MM in guarantees.
Jets, Ryan Fitzpatrick Agree To Deal
2016/07/jets-ryan-fitzpatrick-agree-to-dealWith a strong defense, an excellent receiving tandem (Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker) and an accomplished veteran running back (Matt Forte) in place, the Fitzpatrick-led Jets should have a chance to push for a postseason berth this year.
Jets Notes: Fitzpatrick, Lee, Bohanon
2016/07/jets-ryan-fitzpatrick-progressIf the Jets keep Bilal Powell, Matt Forte, Robinson, and Bohanon at RB, that leaves Zac Stacy and others on the outside looking in.
AFC East Notes: F. Jackson, Bills, Jets, Pats
2016/07/fred-jackson-bills-jets-patriotsAs shown on Roster Resource, Stacy could be the odd man out with Matt Forte, Khiry Robinson, and Bilal Powell being retained.
AFC East Notes: Fitz, Carpenter, Ragland, Fins
2016/07/afc-east-notes-jets-fitzpatrick-carpenter-bills-ragland-dolphins-tannehillAs Costello writes, Carpenter excelled in the run game last season, and was particularly adept in blocking for running back screens, which should prove a useful skill during the upcoming season given that New York added Matt Forte over the offseason.
AFC Notes: Broncos, Pats, Von, Steelers, Jets
2016/07/afc-notes-broncos-pats-von-browns-steelers-jetsThe Jets replaced him with Matt Forte, who - like Powell - can do damage both as a rusher and pass catcher.
North Notes: Cutler, Bell, Lions, Ravens
2016/07/north-notes-cutler-bell-lions-ravensOn the other hand, it remains to be seen how well second-year running back Jeremy Langford will replace dual-threat Matt Forte, who will no longer serve as Cutler's security blanket after signing with the Jets in free agency.
NFC Notes: 49ers QBs, Bears, Falcons
2016/06/nfc-notes-49ers-qbs-bears-falconsAll three expect Cutler to take a step backward this year with previous quarterback coach Dowell Loggains now in charge of the offense, and Rothstein and Goessling write that the loss of longtime Bears dual-threat running back Matt Forte to free agency could also hamper the 33-year-old signal-caller.
Jets Notes: Wilkerson, Fitzpatrick, Richardson
2016/06/jets-muhammad-wilkerson-contractMatt Forte says that he signed with the Jets in part because of receivers Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker.
AFC Notes: Forte, Texans, Bills
2016/06/afc-notes-forte-texans-billsThe fact that the Jets have a pair of terrific receivers in Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker is one of the reasons running back Matt Forte chose to sign with the team over the winter, writes Zach Braziller of the New York Post.
Offseason In Review: New York Jets
2016/08/offseason-review-new-york-jets-2016Matt Forte, RB: Three years, $12MM.
Offseason In Review: Chicago Bears
2016/07/offseason-in-review-chicago-bears-2But Matt Forte will be added to that list, as he ranks second in Chicago history in both rushing yards and receptions after finishing eight years with the club.
AFC Notes: RGIII, J. Cameron, Forte
2016/06/afc-notes-rgiii-j-cameron-forteOne of the primary reasons Matt Forte signed with the Jets, according to Darryl Slater of NJ.com, is New York's training room.