Frank Gore continues to defy all logic, as the veteran running back is officially returning for a 16th NFL season.
Gore’s agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday that the veteran has agreed to a one-year contract with the New York Jets.
Standout veteran RB Frank Gore is signing a 1-year deal with the Jets, @RosenhausSports tells ESPN. Gore will be reunited with his former coach Adam Gase, with whom he spent the 2018 season.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 5, 2020
Gore will turn 37 in less than two weeks. While the majority of NFL running backs don’t make it past age 30, Gore has continued to contribute and largely remain healthy while doing it.
Gore spent the 2019 season with the Buffalo Bills, where he rushed for 599 yards on 166 carries. His 3.6 yards per carry was the lowest mark of his career, but he still played in all 16 games.
While he is obviously not the same player he was 10 years ago, Gore can still provide depth and leadership at a low cost. His 15,347 career rushing yards place him third on the NFL’s all-time rushing list.
