Frank Gore isn’t tired of running through NFL defensive lines even if he is about to turn 37 this month. The veteran running back decided to return for his 16th NFL season in 2020, signing a one-year deal with New York Jets.
Gore spent 2019 with Buffalo Bills, contributing with 599 rushing yards and two touchdowns while adding 13 receptions for 100 yards. Bills decided not to bring him back, and the player reportedly considered retirement before Jets came calling.
The news was made public by Gore’s agent Drew Rosenhaus and later confirmed to NFL Network by Jet’s defensive coordinator Greg Williams.
“I absolutely love that we signed him! His leadership will be huge for us. I have tremendous respect for him as a player and competitor,” said Williams. “He’s one of the best I’ve had to game plan against!”
Frank Gore already has a Hall of Fame-worthy career, ranking third all-time in rushing yards with 15,347 yards and fourth in yards from scrimmage with 19,243 yards. The five-time Pro Bowler was also recently selected to NFL 2010s All-Decade Team.
Jets signed Gore just days after the team’s head coach Adam Gase told the media that he is looking to “lessen the load” on their starting RB Le’Veon Bell. Considering Jets’ lack of backfield depth beyond Bell, Gore might get called up more than anyone expects in 2020.
