Jets Rumors: Alfred Morris Visiting New York as Training Camp Starts

Still searching for a home as training camps get underway, free-agent running back Alfred Morris is continuing to explore the market as he looks to extend his career. 

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Saturday that Morris visited the New York Jets this weekend.

A sixth-round pick in 2012, the 5'10", 224-pound running back burst onto the scene with Washington. He ran for 3,962 yards and 28 touchdowns in his first three seasons, making two Pro Bowls in the process.

He wound up splitting carries with Matt Jones during his final season in the nation's capital before moving on to the Dallas Cowboys. He accepted a backup role behind star Ezekiel Elliott, but when Elliott had to serve a six-game suspension last year, Morris was ready to step up.

He averaged 72 yards per game on the ground during Elliott's absence. Overall in 2017, Morris rushed for 547 yards on 4.8 yards per carry.

New York has added to its running back depth chart this offseason. The team has already signed former Cleveland Brown Isaiah Crowell and former Seattle Seahawk Thomas Rawls this offseason. Meanwhile, Bilal Powell, who has rushed for 700-plus yards in each of the last two seasons, remains on the roster.

Rapoport also noted that second-year back Elijah McGuire needs surgery after suffering a stress fracture in his foot, which could create a spot for Morris.