The Jets signed free agent running back Chris Johnson. The announcement was made by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Johnson is a very good fit for the Jets’ offense. The team’s offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg loves dialing up passes to his running backs, and Johnson is a very good receiving back, with world class speed.
It was a smart move by the Jets to get him signed now, so Johnson has the entire off-season and summer to get comfortable in their offense.
Schefter announced it’s a two-year deal worth up to $9 million.
They got Johnson at a reasonable price since there weren’t a lot of suitors for the running back.
And if the deal isn’t too costly, how can you argue with it?
Even with some wear-and-tear, Johnson is a rare talent.
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