Jets sign former Seahawks RB Rawls
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The New York Jets have signed free-agent running back Thomas Rawls, the team announced Friday.
Rawls, 24, played the first three years of his career with the Seattle Seahawks, having his best season as a rookie in 2015 when he ran for 830 yards with four touchdowns. Rawls' production drastically fell off the last two years as he rushed for just 157 yards in 2017 while being inactive on multiple occasions.
The former undrafted free agent is the second running back the Jets have signed this offseason after adding former Cleveland Browns rusher Isaiah Crowell. Rawls will have to compete with Crowell and veteran Bilal Powell for snaps in a crowded backfield.