RB · New York Jets
Matt Forte
Age 40 · 188 cm (6'2") · 99 kg · Born Dec 10, 1985 · Tulane
NFL career
2008
debut year
2017
last season
10
seasons
#22
jersey
College: Tulane
Career stats
Regular-season totals from 2008 to 2017 · 146 games.
Rushing
9,789yards
54touchdowns
2,355carries
4.2YPC avg
Receiving
4,679yards
21touchdowns
555receptions
8.4YPC avg
Defense
28solo tackles
0.0sacks
0INTs
0def TDs
Stats by season
10 regular-season campaigns tracked.
Rushing
| Year | Team | G | Carries | Yards | Avg | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Chicago Bears | 16 | 315 | 1,231 | 3.9 | 8 |
| 2009 | Chicago Bears | 16 | 258 | 929 | 3.6 | 4 |
| 2010 | Chicago Bears | 16 | 237 | 1,069 | 4.5 | 6 |
| 2011 | Chicago Bears | 12 | 203 | 997 | 4.9 | 3 |
| 2012 | Chicago Bears | 15 | 248 | 1,094 | 4.4 | 5 |
| 2013 | Chicago Bears | 16 | 289 | 1,339 | 4.6 | 9 |
| 2014 | Chicago Bears | 16 | 266 | 1,038 | 3.9 | 6 |
| 2015 | Chicago Bears | 13 | 218 | 898 | 4.1 | 4 |
| 2016 | New York Jets | 14 | 218 | 813 | 3.7 | 7 |
| 2017 | New York Jets | 12 | 103 | 381 | 3.7 | 2 |
Games during career · New York Jets
Most recent results for the franchise while Matt Forte was on the roster (1999+ play-by-play coverage).
L
L
L
L
W
L
L
W
6–26 @ Patriots
2017-17 · Dec 31, 2017 · REGULAR
L
7–14 vs Chargers
2017-16 · Dec 24, 2017 · REGULAR
L
19–31 @ Saints
2017-15 · Dec 17, 2017 · REGULAR
L
0–23 @ Broncos
2017-14 · Dec 10, 2017 · REGULAR
W
38–31 vs Chiefs
2017-13 · Dec 3, 2017 · REGULAR
L
27–35 vs Panthers
2017-12 · Nov 26, 2017 · REGULAR
L
10–15 @ Buccaneers
2017-10 · Nov 12, 2017 · REGULAR
W
34–21 vs Bills
2017-09 · Nov 2, 2017 · REGULAR
Other "Forte" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Retired
10-year career
External profiles
Tulane alumni in the NFL
Other NFL players who attended Tulane.
Mario Williams
WR · 2026 · Rams
Adin Huntington
DE · 2025 · Browns
Caleb Ransaw
CB · 2025 · Jaguars
Dontae Fleming
WR · 2025 · Vikings
Johnathan Edwards
DB · 2025 · Colts
Micah Robinson
CB · 2025 · Titans
Patrick Jenkins
DE · 2025 · Falcons
Jarius Monroe
SAF · 2024 · Jets
Jha'Quan Jackson
WR · 2024 · Saints
Lance Robinson
CB · 2024 · Bengals
2008 NFL Draft · Round 2 class
Other players selected in the same round.
#32
#33
#34
#35
#38
#39
#42
Phillip Merling
DE · MIA
#33
Donnie Avery
WR · STL
#34
Devin Thomas
WR · WAS
#35
Brandon Flowers
CB · KAN
#36
Jordy Nelson
WR · GNB
#37
Curtis Lofton
MLB · ATL
#38
John Carlson
TE · SEA
#39
Chilo Rachal
G · SFO
#40
Tracy Porter
CB · NOR
#40
Tracy Porter
WR · NOR
#41
James Hardy
WR · BUF
#42
Eddie Royal
WR · DEN
RB peers of the era
Other RBs who debuted within five seasons of Matt Forte.
Albert Young
Debut 2008 · Steelers
Allen Ervin
Debut 2008 · Eagles
Allen Patrick
Debut 2008 · Rams
Anthony Cotrone
Debut 2008 · Jaguars
BenJarvus Green-Ellis
Debut 2008 · #42 · Bengals
Bruce Hall
Debut 2008 · #36 · Bills
Chad Simpson
Debut 2008 · #2 · Commanders
Chauncey Washington
Debut 2008 · #30 · Cowboys
Born on December 10
Grady Alderman
1938 · Minnesota Vikings
Clyde Werner
1947 · Kansas City Chiefs
Charlie Ford
1948 · New York Giants
Larry Jacobson
1949 · New York Giants
Clarence Chapman
1953 · Detroit Lions
Keith Hartwig
1953 · Green Bay Packers
Dave Tipton
1953 · New England Patriots
Barry Bennett
1955 · Minnesota Vikings