The Facts: The New York Jets are adding a running back just in time for training camp. NFL Media's Mike Garafolo reported that Gang Green is signing Pierce, the former Ravens and Jaguars runner.

Diehards Line: Pierce is coming off a disastrous 2015 season that saw him play just seven games and rush for only 11 yards before Jacksonville placed him on injured reserve in December with a calf injury. The 25-year-old back is also set to serve a two-game suspension to open the year after pleading guilty to a DUI charge last October. Pierce is no lock to make the roster. New York already has plenty of backfield depth with Matt Forte, Bilal Powell, Khiry Robinson, Dominique Williams and Romar Morris on board. Stacy was waived to make room for Pierce. Robinson (leg) will open camp on the PUP list. Robinson can come off As NFL.com suggests, the Jets were looking for a camp body and found one. We'd be surprised if Pierce remains a factor come September.