With free agency approaching (March 14), we're analyzing each position on the New York Jets' roster and examining possible upgrades:
Position: Running back
2018 cap hits of top returnees:
Pending free agents: None
Key stat: The running backs didn't get it done in crunch time in 2017, as the Jets finished 23rd in fourth-quarter rushing (3.2 yards per attempt). That's one of the reasons they struggled to hold leads.
Money matters: Powell and Forte are ranked 13th and 19th, respectively, in cap charges among running backs, according to ESPN Stats & Information.