
Matt Forte
39-Year-Old
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Announces retirement from NFL
Forte (knee) announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday in a statement released to SportsSpectrum.com.
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Though he indicated earlier this month that he intended to play in 2018, Forte has apparently reconsidered his future in football and will call an end to a productive 10-year career. Forte's decision to step away from the NFL frees up $3 million in salary-cap space for the Jets during the upcoming season, while also sparing the organization of having to cut him ahead of the start of the new league year. The 32-year-old saw his effectiveness wane in his two seasons in New York while battling knee issues, but has generally been one of the NFL's top three-down backs since entering the league as a second-round pick of the Bears in 2008. Forte, a two-time Pro Bowl honoree, retires with career marks of 9,746 rushing yards, 554 receptions, 4,672 receiving yards and 75 touchdowns over 146 regular-season contests.
Though he indicated earlier this month that he intended to play in 2018, Forte has apparently reconsidered his future in football and will call an end to a productive 10-year career. Forte's decision to step away from the NFL frees up $3 million in salary-cap space for the Jets during the upcoming season, while also sparing the organization of having to cut him ahead of the start of the new league year. The 32-year-old saw his effectiveness wane in his two seasons in New York while battling knee issues, but has generally been one of the NFL's top three-down backs since entering the league as a second-round pick of the Bears in 2008. Forte, a two-time Pro Bowl honoree, retires with career marks of 9,746 rushing yards, 554 receptions, 4,672 receiving yards and 75 touchdowns over 146 regular-season contests.
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Measurables Review
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4.23 secCone Drill
6.84 secVertical Jump
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Forte showed flashes of his old self in an otherwise disappointing 2016, including a 100-yard, three-TD mauling of the Bills in Week 2, and a four-game stretch in which he ran for at least 82 yards in every game. However, a knee injury bothered him most of the year and eventually shut him down early. He also saw his usage in the passing game decline, as former offensive coordinator Chan Gailey preferred Bilal Powell on third downs. Gailey's replacement John Morton has said he'll likely use the two backs in a committee, but that's not necessarily bad news for Forte if it helps keep him healthy, and Morton's comfortable with a high-volume passing attack after serving as wide receivers coach for the Saints the last two years. It may end up being a proverbial dead cat bounce, but Forte might just have one more productive season left in him.
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Intends to play in 2018
Forte (knee) said Friday that he's hopeful to continue his playing career in 2018, Calvin Watkins of ESPN.com reports.
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Likely to be cut
Forte (knee) is likely to be cut this offseason, NorthJersey.com reports.
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Lands on IR
The Jets placed Forte (knee) on injured reserve Saturday.
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Listed as questionable for Week 17
Forte (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's season finale against the Patriots.
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Says he's 'playing on one leg'
Forte, who sat out Thursday's practice, said he feels like he's spent most of the season "playing on one leg" due to swelling in his right knee, Darryl Slater of NJ.com reports.
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