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Chris Ivory | Running Back

Team: New York Jets
Age / DOB:  (25) / 3/22/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 222
College: Tiffin
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The New York Post says Chris Ivory is sitting pretty as the Jets' feature back.
Mike Goodson's future is unclear following his ugly drug and weapons arrest, and Joe McKnight is reportedly not a favorite of new GM John Idzik. That leaves only Ivory and Bilal Powell, who has averaged 3.72 YPC through two NFL seasons. The Jets are going to have to lean heavily on the run game with their quarterback situation in shambles. Their offensive line has potential to be a top-10 unit in run-blocking. If healthy, Ivory will have RB1 upside. May 23 - 9:27 AM
Source: New York Post

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Chris Ivory - RB - Jets

Jets OC Marty Mornhinweg says he's looking for a running back who can "make people miss (and) get the extra yard."

Mornhinweg is describing Chris Ivory to a T, who has the elusiveness to get around the edge, and power to break tackles once he gets there. The Jets are clearly excited about their new feature runner, but Ivory could spoil the party if he fails to stay healthy, which he's often done. Ivory has RB1 upside, but he should be drafted as your RB2.
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
May 15 - 2:22 PM
Chris Ivory - RB - Jets

New Jets OC Marty Mornhinweg's offenses have ranked in the top ten in yards-per-carry average eight times in Mornhinweg's 13 seasons as an NFL head coach or offensive coordinator.

The Jets are trying to get more athletic on the O-Line because Mornhinweg loves outside runs. "We're putting in more perimeter runs which has been Marty's thing, get some speed out there," coach Rex Ryan explained. "... We're pulling those guys and I think we are more athletic, especially at that guard spot." New feature back Chris Ivory has plenty of speed to beat linebackers to the edge.
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
May 12 - 6:14 PM
Chris Ivory - RB - Jets

ESPN New York reports Chris Ivory's three-year deal with the Jets is worth only $6 million, and not the initially reported $10 million.

Rushing-yard escalators could still push the total value to $10 million. The deal includes a $2.25 million signing bonus. It's an extremely team-friendly contract for the Jets, who have gotten light years better at running back with Ivory ahead of Mike Goodson. Ivory will be an RB1 dark-horse if he can stay healthy, which has been a challenge to this point in his career.
Source: Rich Cimini on Twitter
Apr 30 - 4:00 PM
Chris Ivory - RB - Jets

Jets signed RB Chris Ivory to a three-year, $10 million contract.

Ivory turned 25 last month, so the three-year deal keeps him under the Jets' control through his age-27 season. He'll be eligible to enter free agency at 28, giving Ivory a chance at another significant contract should he capitalize on the opportunity in New York. It's a good deal for both sides. The contract is worth more than Mike Goodson's three-year, $6.9 million contract, which all but locks in Ivory as the heavy favorite for early-down carries. Goodson will play on passing downs and work in the change-of-pace role.
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Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
Apr 27 - 10:48 AM
Chris Ivory - RB - Jets

The Jets are expected to sign Chris Ivory to a "long-term" contract after trading for him on Friday.

Ivory is only under contract through 2013 at $2.023 million. Rookie GM John Idzik would be savvy to lock up Ivory through about his age-29 season -- he just turned 25 -- at a team-friendly rate. The sides figure to use Ivory's 2013 salary as a starting point in annual average. The new deal won't be expensive.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Apr 27 - 12:58 AM
Chris Ivory - RB - Jets

Jets acquired RB Chris Ivory from the Saints in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick.

Ivory, 25, has rushed 256 times for 1,307 yards (5.1 YPC) and eight touchdowns in his four-year NFL career while being criminally underutilized in the Saints' pass-happy offense. A ferociously physical runner with eye-popping lower-body explosion, Ivory should have no trouble beating out Mike Goodson for the Jets' starting job as rookie GM John Idzik's new Marshawn Lynch. (Idzik came from Seattle's front office.) Goodson now projects as the Jets' third-down back. Ivory will be a high-upside fantasy pick this season. He'll warrant consideration beginning in the third round of drafts.
Related: Saints
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Apr 26 - 9:41 PM
Chris Ivory - RB - Jets

The Newark-Star Ledger reports there's been "no movement" in Chris Ivory trade talks this week, but something could happen at the "last minute."

It's essentially what Saints GM Mickey Loomis said on Tuesday. Since an early-round pick won't be changing hands, Loomis can wait until Friday or Saturday to pull the trigger. We think Ivory will have a new team by this time next week.
Related: Jets
Source: Conor Orr on Twitter
Apr 24 - 5:39 PM
Chris Ivory - RB - Jets

Saints GM Mickey Loomis admits Chris Ivory is on the trade block, but says no deal is imminent.

Loomis specifically admitted to talking with the Jets, but also said he's had discussions with other teams. If Loomis can create a market for his long-underutilized No. 4 back, a fifth-round pick may no longer be enough for the Jets to get a deal done. There's a strong chance Ivory is dealt before or during the draft.
Related: Jets
Source: Saints on Twitter
Apr 23 - 4:37 PM
Chris Ivory - RB - Jets

ESPN New York's Rich Cimini "suspects" the Jets will acquire Saints RB Chris Ivory for a fifth-round pick.

Cimini is on the same page with the New Orleans Times-Picayune's Mike Triplett, who is "starting to think" a deal "will get done." The Jets' fifth-round pick clocks in at No. 141, which would be of value to a Saints team that has no second-rounder. Ivory would be the favorite for early-down work over Mike Goodson in New York.
Related: Jets
Source: Rich Cimini on Twitter
Apr 22 - 8:16 AM
Chris Ivory - RB - Jets

The New Orleans Times-Picayune's Mike Triplett is "starting to think" the Chris Ivory-to-Jets deal "will get done."

Triplett wrote last week that he expected Ivory to stay in New Orleans, but now believes the Jets' interest is "indeed serious" and cited reports New York has made late-round trade offers for Ivory. Triplett believes a fifth-rounder -- the Jets' No. 141 pick -- may very well get a deal done. If the Jets acquire Ivory, they'll be able to attack other positions with their remaining seven picks.
Related: Jets
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Apr 22 - 1:30 AM
Chris Ivory - RB - Jets

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Total Access Sunday that the Jets remain interested in trading a fifth-round pick for Chris Ivory.

This deal seems likely to go down on draft day, perhaps on Friday or Saturday. ESPN's John Clayton also tweeted Sunday that the Jets are indeed offering a fifth-rounder for Ivory. New York's 2013 fifth-round pick is No. 141 overall. Saints GM Mickey Loomis will likely ask for the Jets' fourth-rounder at No. 106.
Related: Jets
Apr 21 - 7:10 PM
Chris Ivory - RB - Jets

According to ESPN New York, there are "strong indications" the Jets will acquire Chris Ivory from the Saints.

Beat writer Rich Cimini confirms the Jets "never entertained" signing Ivory to a restricted free agent offer sheet ahead of Friday night's deadline, but they are very much in the market to trade. If the Jets did acquire Ivory, they'd likely try to sign him to an affordable multi-year deal. Ivory turned 25 last month. He'd become the heavy favorite for early-down work in New York.
Related: Jets
Source: ESPN New York
Apr 19 - 7:31 PM
Chris Ivory - RB - Jets

ESPN New York's Rich Cimini gets the sense that the Chris Ivory-to-Jets trade is "likely to happen."

"I think the Jets would gladly do it for a fifth-rounder," tweeted Cimini. The Saints are eyeing a fourth-round pick, but they'd likely settle for a fifth. Ivory is stuck behind Mark Ingram and Pierre Thomas in New Orleans, and the Saints want to get something for him before he walks in free agency next year.
Related: Jets
Source: Rich Cimini on Twitter
Apr 19 - 5:55 PM
Chris Ivory - RB - Jets

The New York Daily News confirms the Jets have an offer on the table for Chris Ivory and "still want to trade for him."

Ivory signed his restricted tender on Friday, which makes him no longer a restricted free agent and instead under contract. Thus, he is immediately eligible to be dealt. The Jets hosted Ivory at their club headquarters on April 12.
Related: Jets
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
Apr 19 - 4:56 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Mark Sanchez
2Geno Smith
3Greg McElroy
4Matt Simms
RB1Chris Ivory
2Mike Goodson
3Bilal Powell
4Joe McKnight
5John Griffin
GLB1Chris Ivory
2Mike Goodson
3RB1Mike Goodson
2Bilal Powell
FB1Tommy Bohanon
2Lex Hilliard
WR11Santonio Holmes
2Jeremy Kerley
3Jordan White
4Vidal Hazelton
5Marcus Davis
WR21Stephen Hill
2Clyde Gates
3Titus Ryan
4Joe Collins
5Ryan Spadola
WR31Jeremy Kerley
TE1Jeff Cumberland
2Hayden Smith
3Konrad Reuland
4Mike Shanahan
5Chris Pantale
K1Nick Folk