Former Cowboys, Bears RB Marion Barber III Dies
2022/06/former-cowboys-bears-rb-marion-barber-iii-diesHis identity as a power back earned him the nickname "Marion the Barbarian," as he embodied his oft-quoted mantra "hit or get hit." Barber's last season in the NFL saw him join the Bears to back up Matt Forte.
RB Bilal Powell Announces Retirement
2022/04/rb-bilal-powell-announces-retirementAs players like LaDainian Tomlinson, Shonn Greene, Chris Ivory and Matt Forte passed through, Powell's passing-down role remained relatively unchanged.
Panthers Re-Sign TE Ian Thomas
2022/02/panthers-re-sign-te-ian-thomasSince then, though, it has become clear that blocking is his forte.
HC Robert Saleh: Jets Aren’t Planning “Fire Sale”
2021/10/hc-robert-saleh-jets-arent-planning-fire-saleForcing things is not Joe’s forte.
This Date In Transactions History: Washington Signs Larry Centers
2021/07/this-date-in-transactions-history-washington-signs-larry-centersWhile 101 receptions now ranks tied for 70th in NFL single-season history, only one running back (Matt Forte) appears higher on that list.
Jets Re-Sign RB Bilal Powell
2019/06/jets-re-sign-rb-bilal-powellHe will team with another Pro Bowl back, having already worked with LaDainian Tomlinson and Matt Forte.
AFC Rumors: Jets, Nagy, Conley, Bengals
2018/10/afc-rumors-jets-nagy-bowles-powell-raiders-conley-reid-bengals-patriots-steelersHe's by far the longest-tenured Jet, having served as a backfield complement to the likes of LaDainian Tomlinson, Chris Ivory and Matt Forte.
Jets To Host Alfred Morris On Visit
2018/07/jets-to-host-alfred-morris-on-visitThe Jets let Matt Forte walk in the offseason but added Isaiah Crowell to their backfield mix.
Jets Cut Jeremy Langford, 3 Others
2018/04/jets-cut-jeremy-langford-3-othersMatt Forte's former backup in Chicago, Langford visited the Giants and Dolphins in November before catching on with the Jets.
Jets Interested In RB Orleans Darkwa
2018/03/jets-interested-in-rb-orleans-darkwaThe Jets now have a vacancy in their backfield after veteran running back Matt Forte announced his retirement on Wednesday.
Former Jets, Bears RB Matt Forte Retires
2018/02/jets-bears-matt-forte-retiresMatt Forte is moving on to the next chapter.
AFC East Notes: McDaniels, Patriots, Amendola
2018/02/danny-amendola-tyrod-taylor-bills-patriotsOn Wednesday, Jets running back Matt Forte announced his retirement from the NFL.
AFC East Notes: Cousins, Jets, Dolphins,
2018/02/afc-east-notes-cousins-jets-dolphinsCostello projects the $73.2 MM in cap room could grow to as much as $92 MM if the team cuts DL Muhammad Wilkerson and RB Matt Forte, as expected.
Jets Gearing Up For Kirk Cousins Pursuit?
2018/01/jets-gearing-up-for-kirk-cousins-pursuitAn expected cut of Muhammad Wilkerson will net the Jets $11MM in cap space, and moving on from players like Buster Skrine ($6MM in savings), Ben Ijalana ($5MM-plus) and Matt Forte ($3MM) could be in the cards as well.
Jets To Hire Ex-Bills OC Rick Dennison
2018/01/jets-hire-rick-dennisonTechnically speaking, Matt Forte is under contract for another year, but the team can save $3MM and eat just $1MM of dead money if he is released.
AFC East Notes: Jets, Forte, Dolphins, Ajayi
2018/01/jets-robby-anderson-ajayi-dolphinsMeanwhile, tackle Ben Ijalana ($6MM hit, $1.25MM dead money) and running back Matt Forte ($4MM hit, $1MM dead money) are likely goners.
Jets Place Matt Forte On IR
2017/12/jets-place-matt-forte-on-ir-2Matt Forte's second Jets season will end prior to Week 17.
Matt Forte Wants To Return For 11th Season
2017/12/matt-forte-wants-to-return-for-11th-seasonMatt Forte has missed time due to injuries for the third straight season but has returned for the Jets' past two, faring well in their win over the Chiefs.
Saints To Sign CB Dexter McDougle
2017/11/saints-to-sign-cb-dexter-mcdougleThat's been his forte throughout his career; McDougle's logged only six defensive snaps since coming into the league in 2014.
Matt Forte Ruled Out For Sunday’s Game
2017/11/matt-forte-ruled-out-for-sundays-gameVeteran Matt Forte will be held out due to swelling in his surgically repaired knee, according to Daniel Popper of the New York Daily News.
Jets Cut RB Travaris Cadet
2017/10/jets-cut-rb-travaris-cadetCadet was signed late last month to help provide depth in the wake of an injury to Matt Forte.
Vikings Fear RB Dalvin Cook Has Torn ACL
2017/10/vikings-concerned-dalvin-cook-suffered-acl-injuryA trade could also be possible, and candidates for a deal speculatively include Matt Forte, Jeremy Hill, and former Viking Adrian Peterson.
Jets Rumors: Marrone, Peake, Forte
2017/09/jets-rumors-marrone-peake-forte-hendersonVeteran running back Matt Forte has "no idea" if he'll be available for the Jets in Week 4 as he works through a turf toe injury, as Cimini writes in a separate piece.
Jets Sign Travaris Cadet
2017/09/jets-sign-travaris-cadetCadet will help fill the gap with Matt Forte likely to miss Sunday with a toe injury.
Jets Work Out RB Knile Davis
2017/09/jets-work-out-rb-knile-davisHowever, it's unlikely that Davis or Cadet would be able to displace the team's current duo of Matt Forte and Bilal Powell.