
Bilal Powell
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Bilal Powell announced his retirement from the NFL.
The Jets will sign him to a one-day contract so he can retire with the organization. Powell's two most relevant fantasy football years were 2016 and 2017, when he finished with a combined 1,494 rushing yards and eight touchdowns, adding 81 catches for two touchdowns. In all, he suited up for Gang Green in 109 games between 2011 and 2019.
Powell rushed seven times for 27 yards and wasn't targeted in the passing game in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Bills.
There were questions about whether Powell would be able to play this season after he suffered what was believed to be a career-ending neck injury last season, but he returned for a ninth campaign with the Jets. The 31-year-old running back worked in a backup role, finishing with 59 carries for 229 yards and seven catches for 33 yards. It remains to be seen whether Powell opts to retire or returns for another season in a depth role.
Powell (ankle) rushed once for three yards while catching one of two targets for another five in Sunday's 16-10 win over Pittsburgh.
Neither Powell nor Ty Montgomery broke double-digit scrimmage yards while Le'Veon Bell touched the ball 29 times. The lifelong Jet will close out his ninth season with the team against the Bills in Week 17.
Powell (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Powell's reps were capped in practice throughout the week, but his availability for game day ultimately wasn't impacted. He'll be in line to fill his usual role as the primary backup to top back Le'Veon Bell.
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