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Jets need home-run threat at running back, but money is an issue

With free agency approaching (March 9), we're analyzing the biggest needs on the New York Jets' roster, examining possible upgrades:

Position: Running back

2017 cap hits of top returnees:

Matt Forte -- $5 million

Bilal Powell -- $4.6 million

Khiry Robinson -- $1.1 million

Pending free agents: None.

Key stat: Powell had one heck of a season; too bad he had only 131 carries. Check out these league rankings: Second in yards per carry (5.