FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Matt Forte said he was "pretty much" assured by the front office that he won't be dealt before the NFL trading deadline -- 4 p.m. ET Tuesday.
And he doesn't want to go anywhere even though the New York Jets' season has taken a sharp turn in the wrong direction.
"Yeah, why not?" Forte said, when asked if he wants to remain. "I'm under contract. I signed here for a reason, to come here and win games and try to help this team go to the playoffs. Why would I try to jump ship?