Jets running back Matt Forte heard the report this week that he was on the trading block. He sought out general manager Mike Maccagnan to see if it was true.
“I know it’s not true,” Forte said. “I checked with the man who makes the moves. He basically told me, ‘Don’t listen to the reports.’ ”
NFL Network reported this week the Jets were trying to trade Forte. Teams may have inquired about Forte, but they are not actively trying to trade him.
Forte would be tough to move if they were. He is 31 years old and is owed $4 million this season.