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RB Powell, back from '18 injury, agrees with Jets

Free-agent running back Bilal Powell, who played with the New York Jets from 2011 to 2018, is reuniting with the team.

Powell, 30, has agreed to terms on a contract, the team announced Friday. Earlier in the day, he worked out for team officials.

Powell's career appeared to be in jeopardy last season after a serious neck injury. He aggravated a disk injury when he was tackled by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr on Oct. 21 and underwent season-ending surgery. Some in the organization wondered whether he'd play again.

Powell's return creates a log jam at running back.