Jets Acquire RB Thomas Jones

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The New York Jets, quiet during the first few days of free agency, finalized their deal for RB Thomas Jones on Tuesday, acquiring the running back from the NFC champion Chicago Bears for a second-round draft pick.

"I had a great time in Chicago, and it was a great experience playing there and making it to the Super Bowl last year with those guys," Jones said on a conference call. "But I'm very, very excited to be here in New York."

The Jets gave up a second-round draft pick, 37th overall, for Jones and Chicago's second-round choice, No. 63 overall. The teams agreed to the deal Monday night, but Jones needed to pass a physical and agree to a contract extension before it was completed.

"We did a lot of research on Thomas as a person, and we think he's a good fit on and off the field," general manager Mike Tannenbaum said. "He's a tough, outdoor, Northeast runner, and he provides leadership."

Jones, who'll be 29 when the season starts, rushed for 1,210 yards and six touchdowns in helping the Bears reach the Super Bowl against Indianapolis. He gives the Jets the No. 1 running back they've been seeking since Martin -- who's expected to retire soon -- was sidelined a year ago by knee problems.