The New York Jets have traded their 4th round draft pick to the New Orleans Saints for RB Chris Ivory. He paid a visit to the Jets on April 12th and then the trade rumors began. Ivory was a restricted free agent who received a 2nd round tender offer. Signing him as an RFA would have cost a second-round pick, but the Jets found a way to get him for lower draft pick.
As it turns out, Jets traded a fourth-round pick to NO for Chris Ivory.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 27, 2013
Jets now expected to sign newly-acquired RB Chris Ivory to a long-term contract, per sources. Deal called "likely."
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 27, 2013
The 25 year old running back stands 6′ tall and weighs 222lbs. For his career he has rushed for 1,307 yards and have a very impressive 5.1 yards per carry average. Here is additional information on Chris Ivory from the JN forums.
The Jets also signed Mike Goodson earlier this offseason.
