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Todd Gurley released: 5 Contenders that should target RB in free agency

By Dan Parzych

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 08: Running back Todd Gurley #30 of the Los Angeles Rams stiff arms cornerback Tre Flowers #21 of the Seattle Seahawks on his way to a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 08, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 08: Running back Todd Gurley #30 of the Los Angeles Rams stiff arms cornerback Tre Flowers #21 of the Seattle Seahawks on his way to a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 08, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) /
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4. Pittsburgh Steelers

Adjusting on offense without Le’Veon Bell hasn’t been easy for the Pittsburgh Steelers over the last two years, but at least James Conner has helped fill the void in the backfield.

No one needs to explain just how dangerous of a running back Bell was considered a few years ago since he appeared to be a workhorse on the field, but Conner does show a similar skill set.

By being able to be just as much of a threat in the passing game as on the ground, Pittsburgh is fortunate enough to use Conner in multiple ways when needed.

But since Conner is coming off somewhat of a down year due to injuries, the Steelers would benefit from bringing on extra help at running back this offseason.

That’s where Gurley could come to play since his tough style of play could be a great fit for Pittsburgh on offense, and take some of the pressure off Conner as well.

The Steelers were certainly a major disappointment towards the end of last season after missing out on the playoffs despite being in great shape at the beginning of December, but if all goes well, Mike Tomin and company should bounce back as strong contenders in 2020.

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