Report: Jets Running Back Chris Ivory To Sign With Jaguars
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Chris Ivory has reportedly jetted his way to Jacksonville.
NFL.com reports the former New York Jets running back will sign with the Jaguars when free agency kicks off Wednesday.
According to Ian Rapoport, Ivory's deal is believed to be more than $6 million per year.
The #Jaguars are signing RB Chris Ivory to a deal that's believed to be well above $6M per year.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2016
Rapoport also reports the Jags are releasing running back Toby Gerhart to make room for Ivory.
The #Jaguars are releasing RB Toby Gerhart tomorrow, source said. Makes sense with the Chris Ivory signing
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2016
Ivory is coming off his best season with the Jets, rushing for 1,070 yards and seven touchdowns.
Over three seasons with New York, Ivory amassed 2,724 yards and 18 total touchdowns.
The Jets current running backs now are Bilal Powell and Stevan Ridley.