National Football League

Jets claim RB Knile Davis off waivers from Packers

Published Nov. 1, 2016 7:03 p.m. ET

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NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets have claimed running back Knile Davis off waivers from the Green Bay Packers, adding depth to their backfield.

Davis was acquired by Green Bay from Kansas City on Oct. 18 for a conditional draft choice. He had five carries for 5 yards in two games with the Packers before being waived Monday.

Davis, a third-round draft pick out of Arkansas in 2013, joins a Jets backfield that includes Matt Forte and Bilal Powell.

The Jets waived running back Troymaine Pope on Tuesday to make room on the roster.

The 25-year-old Davis has rushed for 780 yards and 11 touchdowns, and caught 33 passes for 264 yards and a TD in four seasons. In six games with the Chiefs and Packers this season, Davis has 3 yards on six carries, with four catches for 18 yards.

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