2013 NFL Free Agents: Running Backs
By Mike Dyce
December 23, 2012; Tampa, FL, USA; St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) runs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. St. Louis Rams defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28-13. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Does your favorite team need a new running back? What was once a glamorous position in the NFL and almost a necessity for success in the NFL has lost its luster. The passing game has taken over and running isn’t the necessity it once was.
Free agency starts before the draft and begins March 12th.
Well here is a list of NFL running backs who are free agents, courtesy of Rotoworld:
- Steven Jackson (Player Option)
- Reggie Bush
- Rashard Mendenhall
- Ahmad Bradshaw
- Cedric Benson
- Shonn Greene
- Bernard Scott
- Felix Jones
- Peyton Hillis
- Brandon Jacobs
- Danny Woodhead
- Cedric Peerman
- Rashad Jennings
- La’Rod Stephens-Howling
- Justin Forsett
- Javon Ringer
- Ronnie Brown
- Tim Hightower
- Chris Rainey
- Kevin Smith
- Brian Leonard
- Mike Goodson
- Jalen Parmele
- Ryan Grant
- Steve Slaton
- Thomas Jones
- Joseph Addai
- Mewelde Moore
- Cadillac Williams
- Jackie Battle
- Kahlil Bell
- Tashard Choice
- Brandon Jackson
- Stefan Logan
- Jerome Harrison
- Tyrell Sutton
- Darius Reynaud
- Kregg Lumpkin
Unlike the NFL free agents at the quarterback position there is more quality here. Steven Jackson could be someone who takes a franchise to another level and make them a contender, in the right situation.
Reggie Bush has proven he could be a dual threat catching the ball and as a 1,000 yard rusher. Reggie Bush is even getting courted publicly by other NFL players, most recently Nate Burleson.
Ahmad Bradshaw has the rings and championship pedigree and still could be a featured back and succeed in this league and should have no problem finding a home.
Shonn Greene could go either way coming out of the circus that is the New York Jets.