The Jets are not trading Matt Forte.

That’s according to the running back himself, who insisted on Thursday night that he’s not going anywhere. Rumors spread earlier this week that the Jets were shopping the veteran.

Speaking to reporters following the Jets preseason finale, a 16-10 win over the Eagles, Forte called the rumors “fake news.” He added that New York’s front office has assured him he’s not going anywhere.

Jets RB Matt Forte on report that he was shopped: "Fake news." He said team assured him he's not being traded. https://t.co/dVmqr62z9Q — Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) September 1, 2017

Forte is one of the few players on the Jets roster above the age of 30, so it’s no surprise that some speculated he could be dealt. The team is in the midst of a massive rebuild — Forte would not have been the first experienced player New York parted with in recent months.

Instead, it looks like he’ll stay put. The plan is for Forte to share the backfield primarily with Bilal Powell this season, though rookie Elijah McGuire seems bound to make an impact as well.