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RB Bilal Powell returns as elder statesman for Jets in 2019

This offseason, the Jets added plenty of firepower to their offensive backfield, signing star running back Le’Veon Bell and also bringing in a versatile backup in veteran Ty Montgomery. Throw in a young talent like Elijah McGuire, and the Jets have the makings of a strong rotation.

But one of the most underrated moves the Jets made this offseason was bringing back veteran running back Bilal Powell, who had previously missed time due to injury.

As he prepares for yet another season in New York, Powell is surprised by the fact that he’s now the longest-tenured player on the entire Jets roster (via team senior reporter Eric Allen):

“It definitely flew by pretty fast.