Bilal Powell: Latest News, Rumors and Speculation on Free-Agent RB

The New York Jets are reportedly closing in on bringing back Bilal Powell despite earlier belief that the running back could have been headed to Buffalo. 

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Jets Reportedly Sign Powell to New Deal

Sunday, March 8

Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reported that the team has re-signed Powell as free agency was set to begin.

Brian Costello of the New York Post reported that the two sides are still working on a deal to keep the running back in New York

Mehta orginally reported that the Jets think a reunion with Rex Ryan, their former head coach who has since moved to the Buffalo Bills, was the leading option for Powell:

In 47 games, Powell averaged a shade under four yards per carry and six touchdowns. He's a between-the-tackles runner and is a limited contributor in the passing game.    

The Jets had a much greater need in the backfield and were a better landing spot for Powell.