Jets Reach Deal With Tevin Coleman
4 years agoThe New York Jets signed veteran free-agent running back Tevin Coleman to a one-year deal worth up to $20 million on Wednesday, according to a source. The former San Francisco 49ers running back will reunite with head coach Robert Saleh, who was previously the defensive coordinator in San Francisco. Coleman will complement La'Mical Perine, who had 295 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie last year behind Frank Gore. The 27-year-old Coleman has battled plenty of injuries in recent seasons, but he could see a significant workload if Perine isn't quite ready for a large role. Coleman played in just eight games (one start) in 2020, but he carried the ball 137 times for 544 yards and six touchdowns while adding 21 catches for 180 yards and another score for the 49ers in 2019. If healthy, Coleman could be a decent fantasy sleeper in what should be an improved Jets offense.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter