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Keilan Robinson
Chance for prominent role as rookie
RBJacksonville Jaguars
May 12, 2024
Robinson could contribute out of the gate as a change-of-pace running back and return man for the Jaguars, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
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MarShawn Lloyd
Similar skill set to Aaron Jones
RBGreen Bay Packers
May 12, 2024
Lloyd's mix of burst, toughness and pass-catching ability is reminiscent of Aaron Jones, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
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Isaiah Davis
Likely ahead of Abanikanda
RBNew York Jets
May 12, 2024
Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic believes Davis is a safe bet to make the Jets' 53-man roster.
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Braelon Allen
Excels in pass protection
RBNew York Jets
May 12, 2024
Pass protection is a strength for Allen, according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. "It was something that I wanted to improve in and put that on tape, show that I'm a willing and physical pass protector," Allen said. "I definitely take a lot of pride in it."
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Israel Abanikanda
On roster bubble after draft
RBNew York Jets
May 12, 2024
Abanikanda is on the roster bubble heading into training camp, according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic.
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Ezekiel Elliott
Will be part of committee in Dallas
RBDallas Cowboys
May 11, 2024
Head coach Mike McCarthy told reporters Saturday that the Cowboys will take a committee approach to their backfield carries for the upcoming season, Michael Baca of NFL.com reports.
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Jaylen Wright
Perfect fit in Miami, per Bowen
RBMiami Dolphins
May 11, 2024
Despite a crowded Dolphins backfield of Raheem Mostert, De'Von Achane and Jeff Wilson, Matt Bowen of ESPN.com believes Wright landing in Miami is the perfect fit for the running back out of Tennessee.
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Dalvin Cook
Return to Baltimore?
RBFree Agent
May 11, 2024
Jeff Zriebec of The Athletic believes that the Ravens could look to bring back Cook as a late offseason free agent.
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Ezekiel Elliott
Favorite for goal-line touches
RBDallas Cowboys
May 8, 2024
Bill Barnwell of ESPN.com believes that Elliott is the favorite to see the majority of goal-line touches for the Cowboys after the team didn't add a running back in the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Bucky Irving
Expected to play significant role
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
May 7, 2024
Irving is projected to be in a rotation with Rachaad White during his rookie season, Adam Slivon of PewterReport.com reports.
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Chuba Hubbard
Heavy workload likely early
RBCarolina Panthers
May 7, 2024
Hubbard is likely to begin the 2024 season as the Panthers' starting running back, David Newton of ESPN reports.
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Jonathon Brooks
Likely to be eased into role
RBCarolina Panthers
May 7, 2024
Brooks is likely to be eased into the lead-back role for Carolina in 2024, David Newton of ESPN reports.
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Ray Davis
Set for immediate role
RBBuffalo Bills
May 7, 2024
Davis could immediately be used in goal-line and short-yardage situations, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
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MarShawn Lloyd
Set to add explosiveness to offense
RBGreen Bay Packers
May 7, 2024
The Packers plan to scheme Lloyd touches in space during his rookie season, Eric Edholm of NFL.com reports.
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Rashaad Penny
Likely headed for Carolina
RBFree Agent
May 6, 2024
Penny plans to sign with the Panthers, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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Blake Watson
NFL upside despite going undrafted
RBDenver Broncos
May 5, 2024
Watson is the top rookie undrafted free agent to watch for the Broncos and has a good chance of carving out an NFL career, according to Nick Baumgardner and Scott Dotcherman of The Athletic.
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Jonathon Brooks
Deebo-like ceiling but low floor
RBCarolina Panthers
May 5, 2024
One NFL executive believes Brooks could be used similarly to Deebo Samuel in the NFL but still thinks Carolina was reckless in trading up for the running back out of Texas due to Brooks' lack of track record, Mike Sando of The Athletic reports. "I get it. ... You get a guy who can maybe be Deebo Samuel-esque in the way you use him," the executive said of Brooks. "Trading up to take an injured running back with one year of production, I'm not sure about that."
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MarShawn Lloyd
Set to compete with Dillon
RBGreen Bay Packers
May 4, 2024
Lloyd, who was taken by the Packers in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 88th overall, will compete with AJ Dillon for the backup running back job behind starter Josh Jacobs, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
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Jaylen Warren
Harris' fifth-year option declined
RBPittsburgh Steelers
May 2, 2024
The Steelers declined the fifth-year option for Warren's backfield mate Najee Harris on Thursday, making the latter a free agent after the 2024 season, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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Najee Harris
Fifth-year option declined
RBPittsburgh Steelers
May 2, 2024
The Steelers officially declined to pick up Harris' fifth-year option Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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Rashaad Penny
On Seattle's radar after visit
RBFree Agent
May 1, 2024
Seahawks general manager John Schneider said signing Penny is "a possibility" for the team after the running back visited the team around the time of the 2024 NFL Draft, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
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J.K. Dobbins
Hopes to be ready for training camp
RBLos Angeles Chargers
April 30, 2024
Dobbins, recovering from a torn Achilles, told reporters Monday he feels 100 percent healthy, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
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James Cook
Could lose out on goal-line looks
RBBuffalo Bills
April 28, 2024
Cook could see fewer short-yardage opportunities after the Bills drafted running back Ray Davis in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Rachaad White
Could face competition from rookie
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
April 28, 2024
White could face additional competition for touches after the Buccaneers drafted running back Bucky Irving in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Miles Sanders
Team adds backfield competition
RBCarolina Panthers
April 28, 2024
Sanders will face additional competition for touches from Jonathon Brooks, whom the Panthers selected in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
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