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7 Free Agent running backs the Philadelphia Eagles could target

By Justin Grasso

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 09: LeGarrette Blount #29 of the Detroit Lions runs with the ball in front of Tre Boston #33 of the Arizona Cardinals in the first half during the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on December 09, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 09: LeGarrette Blount #29 of the Detroit Lions runs with the ball in front of Tre Boston #33 of the Arizona Cardinals in the first half during the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on December 09, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FL – DECEMBER 30: Running back Tevin Coleman #26 of the Atlanta Falcons high steps into the end zone to score in the third quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Will Vragovic/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – DECEMBER 30: Running back Tevin Coleman #26 of the Atlanta Falcons high steps into the end zone to score in the third quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Will Vragovic/Getty Images) /

Tevin Coleman

Age: 25

Last Team: Atlanta Falcons

Tevin Coleman knows precisely how to thrive in a system that contains one or two productive backs. With the Atlanta Falcons, Tevin Coleman shared carries with Devonta Freeman. He was never expected to beat out Freeman in the past, but thanks to injuries throughout the 2018 season, Coleman found himself getting a ton of work out of the Atlanta backfield. Now, Coleman will test the Free Agency market for the first time in his career.

Coleman is a versatile back, who can be used on passing downs. However, a bulk of his production came on the ground. Last season, he took on 167 carries for 800 yards and four touchdowns. Despite not getting a ton of targets in the passing game, Coleman still managed to find end zone five more times with receiving touchdowns.

Seeing Coleman’s body of work over the last four seasons as a backup is highly-impressive. And as the market for running backs is slightly dry, Coleman may find himself getting a hefty payday this offseason, similar to how former Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon did last year. The Eagles could probably afford Coleman, but if they intend on drafting a guy somewhat high, then they may not be interested in spending a lot on a back. Although, Coleman would be a nice fit.

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