March 16, 2010 -- The New York Jets have signed free agent running back LaDainian Tomlinson. The announcement was made by Jets General Manager Mike Tannenbaum.
Tomlinson (RB/5-10/221/TCU/Rosebud, TX), a five-time Pro Bowl selection, has rushed for 12,490 yards and 138 touchdowns on 2,880 carries during his career. He also has registered 530 receptions for 3,955 yards and 15 touchdowns and has completed eight-of-12 passes for 143 yards and seven touchdowns for a passer rating of 146.9. Tomlinson’s 138 rushing touchdowns rank second all-time in NFL history behind Emmitt Smith (164), while his 153 total touchdowns (138 rushing and 15 receiving) rank third all-time, trailing Hall-of-Famers Jerry Rice (208) and Smith (175).
In 2009, Tomlinson rushed for 12 touchdowns and 730 yards on 223 carries and added 154 receiving yards on 20 receptions. Selected fifth overall in the 2001 NFL Draft, Tomlinson has started in all 141 regular season games he has played, missing only three contests during his nine-year career.
An eight-time 1,000-yard rusher, Tomlinson has earned recognition from The Associated Press as NFL Most Valuable Player (2006), NFL Offensive Player-of-the-Year (2006) and first-team All-Pro (2004, 2006 and 2007).
March 16, 2010 -- The New York Jets have signed free agent running back LaDainian Tomlinson. The announcement was made by Jets General Manager Mike Tannenbaum.
Tomlinson (RB/5-10/221/TCU/Rosebud, TX), a five-time Pro Bowl selection, has rushed for 12,490 yards and 138 touchdowns on 2,880 carries during his career. He also has registered 530 receptions for 3,955 yards and 15 touchdowns and has completed eight-of-12 passes for 143 yards and seven touchdowns for a passer rating of 146.9. Tomlinson’s 138 rushing touchdowns rank second all-time in NFL history behind Emmitt Smith (164), while his 153 total touchdowns (138 rushing and 15 receiving) rank third all-time, trailing Hall-of-Famers Jerry Rice (208) and Smith (175).
In 2009, Tomlinson rushed for 12 touchdowns and 730 yards on 223 carries and added 154 receiving yards on 20 receptions. Selected fifth overall in the 2001 NFL Draft, Tomlinson has started in all 141 regular season games he has played, missing only three contests during his nine-year career.
An eight-time 1,000-yard rusher, Tomlinson has earned recognition from The Associated Press as NFL Most Valuable Player (2006), NFL Offensive Player-of-the-Year (2006) and first-team All-Pro (2004, 2006 and 2007).