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Jets' new backfield short on breakaway speed but long on versatility

The New York Jets extreme makeover is complete. It took only 24 hours to change their backfield.

Reacting to the departure of leading rusher Chris Ivory, which they anticipated for months, the Jets re-stacked their depth chart by adding versatility and -- get this -- a younger version of Ivory.

On Thursday, Day 2 of free agency, the Jets re-signed the reliable Bilal Powell and signed former New Orleans Saints backup Khiry Robinson, according to league sources. The two signings came a day after they agreed to a deal with former Chicago Bears star Matt Forte.