Chris Johnson reaches two-year deal with New York Jets

Yesterday, the New York Jets made a big splash when they signed running back Chris Johnson, who was released by the Tennessee Titans earlier this month. Between the Johnson signing, and last month's acquisition of 

Is New York about to add a big-name rusher? Johnson was reportedly seen at the Jets' training facility Tuesday, one day after taking a physical with the team.

It didn't take Chris Johnson long to receive a fresh start. Now that new beginning is all about how much the former 2,006-yard Tennessee Titans running back and one of the league's fastest tailbacks has left when the lines up in the backfield of the

[+] Enlarge Chris Johnson. AP Photo/Wade Payne Chris Johnson is one of only six running backs to rush for 1,000 yards in each of his first six NFL seasons. Johnson, speaking to a small group of reporters at the game, said "everything went well" on his

The New York Jets have a new home-run threat in the backfield. After lingering on the free agent market, Chris Johnson has signed a two-year deal with the Jets. ESPN's Adam Schefter was the first to report the news.