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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 – SEPTEMBER 16: Jay Ajayi #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at Raymond James Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – SEPTEMBER 16: Jay Ajayi #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at Raymond James Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

Jay Ajayi

Age: 25

Last Team: Philadelphia Eagles

Ajayi wrapped up his second and final season on his contract with the Eagles this past season, and it wasn’t exactly a promising exit. As Ajayi was on his contract year, the Eagles were giving him a prime opportunity to prove to them that he deserves to be a feature back in this league. Unfortunately, Ajayi’s body would not cooperate with him at all.

It’s unfortunate because Ajayi was off to a solid start with the Eagles. During the first week of the 2018 NFL Season, Ajayi shined on offense as he rushed in both of their touchdowns on offense. He only managed to play in four games and averaged 4.1 yards-per-carry. I want to think that Ajayi’s still got the ability to be a three-down back, but I just don’t believe it.

However, bringing Ajayi back on a one-year, prove it-type deal could work out well for both parties. Ajayi could come back and be featured in another committee, which worked well for him in 2017. Not only could he thrive in that role with the Eagles for the year, but he could also re-build his value ahead of Free Agency once again and could get himself a sweet multi-year deal either here or elsewhere. It would be a low-risk, high-reward type of situation that the Eagles should be open to.

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