New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson plans to take a step back to examine his options.
Tomlinson, 32, told the New York Daily News that he didn't wish to make an emotional decision on the heels of the team's 19-17 loss to the AFC East rival Miami Dolphins on Sunday. The Jets lost three straight games and missed the playoffs as a result.
"I'm not going to say yes or no," said Tomlinson, offering a timetable of three weeks to decide.
Tomlinson initially said that he is open to returning in 2012, but he won't do it for the veteran's minimum. With Shonn Greene entrenched as the starter and Joe McKnight set to take over as the backup, Tomlinson's time in New York may be coming to an end.
The future Hall of Famer surpassed former Pittsburgh Steelers tailback Jerome Bettis to stand in fifth place on the NFL's all-time rushing list with 13,684 yards. Former Jet Curtis Martin is in fourth place with 14,101 yards.
Tomlinson had just 75 carr...
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TEAMS: New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, Pittsburgh Steelers
TEAMS: New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, Pittsburgh Steelers
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