An MRI performed recently revealed that New York Jets running back Matt Forte has a torn meniscus in his knee, according to ESPN’s Rich Cimini.

Despite the diagnosis, Forte says he hopes to play on Saturday against Miami.

He didn’t practice on Wednesday.

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Forte left the first quarter of last Sunday’s game against San Francisco after suffering the ailment, describing what he called a “cracking and popping” sound at several points during the first few series of the Jets’ eventual overtime victory.

The 30 year old veteran says he could have surgery on the affected knee after the end of the season, though added that he is hopeful a procedure will not be needed given that he has been able to play through the issue.

Since joining the organization in March, Forte has accounted for the NFL’s 10th most touchdowns rushed for (7) while amassing the 12th most yardage (792).