5 free agent running backs who could interest Philadelphia Eagles
By Ryan Quigley
There are several free agent running backs who could interest the Philadelphia Eagles in free agency.
The Philadelphia Eagles need to find a new running back. It seems unlikely that Ryan Mathews will return to the Eagles in 2017 and Darren Sproles, who is set to retire following the 2017 season, is incapable of carrying a full workload. Wendell Smallwood quietly had himself a solid rookie season, but still needs work before becoming a legitimate No. 1 running back.
With so many questions surrounding the Eagles’ group of running backs, the team will more than likely have to bring in a reliable back via free agency or the 2017 NFL Draft. Unfortunately, the Eagles may not be able to land a top running back prospect in this year’s draft without trading assets for a higher draft pick. If that is not in the Eagles’ plans, there could still be plenty of options available in free agency.
According to Over the Cap, the Eagles are expected to have less than $10 million in available cap space this offseason. But with the team will likely to make more than a few cuts, that number is expected to rise. Several big-name running backs will be available when the clock strikes 4 p.m. on March 9 who could interest the Eagles.