The New York Jets have reportedly "gauged" what they could receive in a trade for running back Matt Forte before the 2017 season gets underway next month.
On Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network reported the Jets have looked into moving Forte, but noted it could be "very tough" to find a suitor given his $4 million base salary.
The fact the rumor mill around Forte has started to swirl doesn't come as a surprise. The Jets are expected to rank among the league's worst teams this season—as they focus on a long-term rebuild—which doesn't lend itself to a 31-year-old running back's presence.