Report: No Deal Between The Jets & Jacoby Ford As Of Now

 

Update:

Alex Marvez of Fox Sports reports that although free agent WR Jacoby Ford met with Jets on Monday, no deal has been reached.

  • Marvez adds that Ford is still in the market for a new team, despite reports that mentioned a deal could be close with the Jets.

Ford, 26, was a fourth-round pick of the Raiders out of Clemson back in 2010. He is a classic Al Davis-pick given that he has a track background and posted a 4.28 forty at the 2010 Scouting Combine.

However, Ford has yet to develop into a reliable weapon as a receiver. Last year, he appeared in 14 games for the Raiders and caught just 13 receptions for 99 yards receiving and no touchdowns.

Ford wound up being a healthy scratch for the Raidersโ€™ final two games of the season.

Itโ€™s worth noting that Ford was the worst rated kicker returner in the league last year, according to Pro Football Focus.

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Jayson Braddock reports that free agent WR Jacoby Ford is taking a physical for the Jets and expected to sign with them today.

  • Brian Costello of the New York Post reported earlier in the day that the Jets have shown interest in Ford.
  • Costello mentions that current Jets receives coach Sanjay Lal was with Oakland a few years ago, so heโ€™s familiar with what Ford has to offer.

The Jets are reportedly interested in adding another receiver to their roster, but it seems more likely that they see Ford as a kick returner than a receiver they could rely on moving forward.

 

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