The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... The newly-signed Ivory is hoping to help the Jaguars offense find an extra gear in the running game as he shares carries with second-year veteran T.J. Yeldon. The Jaguars signed Ivory to a five-year contract worth $32 million with $10 million guaranteed on Thursday to aid a ground game that ranked 27th in the NFL last season. b"It wasn't a pressing need for us, because we feel like we have a young back," GM Dave Caldwell said. "But, in this league, you need two guys."
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Caldwell added: "Chris is a guy that averages 4.6 yards per carry over the course of his career. He’s a violent, aggressive, downhill runner, who is excellent in short yardage situations and really a three-down back.” But now the Jags have two three-down backs. Both Ivory and Yeldon gained over 1,000 yards of total offense last season. Caldwell said two would “probably split carries. ..." And fantasy owners will probably be frustrated.