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2013 NFL Free Agents: Running Backs


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2013 Free Agency: Star rating is out of five. Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2013.
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  1. Steven Jackson, RB, Rams. Age: 30.
    Signed with Falcons

    Steven Jackson ran like he had plenty left in the tank this past season, averaging 4.1 yards per carry behind a battered offensive line. However, he turns 30 and has 2,385 career attempts under his belt. He could fall off at any moment.

  2. Reggie Bush, RB, Dolphins. Age: 28.
    Signed with Lions

    Reggie Bush has managed to stay mostly healthy the past two years, which is obviously a good sign. He wasn't utilized enough this past season until the Dolphins finally realized that they should use him as a receiver on occasion. The result was Bush gaining 100-plus yards from scrimmage in three of his final four games.



  3. Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, Giants. Age: 27.
    Signed with Colts (1 year)

    It seems like Ahmad Bradshaw has been around forever, but he'll be just 27 in March. Bradshaw has averaged at least 4.5 yards per carry in all but one season in his career thus far. He's also terrific on third downs as a receiver and pass-protector. The one negative is his durability; he always seems to be bothered by a foot injury. He's had so many surgeries on his feet that he may not be able to hold up much longer.

  4. Chris Ivory (RFA), RB, Saints. Age: 25.
    Tendered by Saints (2nd round)

    Chris Ivory is talented enough to start for some teams. He has a 5.1 yards-per-carry average throughout his career. He received the most action back in 2010 when he gained 716 yards on 137 attempts. He's not much of a pass-catcher out of the backfield, however.

  5. Jonathan Dwyer (RFA), RB, Steelers. Age: 24.
    Re-signed with Steelers (1 year, $1.3 million)

    Jonathan Dwyer has some nice running ability - he averaged four yards per carry behind a beat-up offensive line - but he'll have the occasional mental lapse, whether it's a fumble or a dropped pass.

  6. Leon Washington, KR, Seahawks. Age: 31.
    Signed with Patriots

    Leon Washington has been one of the top return specialists over the years, but he'll be 31 at the end of August.

  7. Darius Reynaud, KR, Titans. Age: 28.
    Re-signed with Titans (1 year)

    Darius Reynaud scored three special-teams touchdowns this year - two in one game against the Jaguars.

  8. Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Steelers. Age: 26.
    Signed with Cardinals (1 year)

    An injury-prone Big Ten plodder with some talent, but not enough to make him very appealing.

  9. Willis McGahee, RB, Broncos. Age: 31.
    Willis McGahee has averaged 4.8 and 4.4 yards per carry the past two seasons. However, he's coming off a broken leg and will be 32 in October.

  10. Chris Wells, RB, Cardinals. Age: 25.
    One of many Big Ten plodders on the market, Chris Wells is injury-prone and unreliable. He also can't contribute on third downs. He'd be good in a goal-line role only.

  11. Shonn Greene, RB, Jets. Age: 28.
    Signed with Titans (3 years, $10 million)

    Shonn Greene is just your typical Big Ten plodder. He's just an average starter, but given all of the talent running backs in the NFL at the moment, he should be a backup.

  12. Cedric Benson, RB, Packers. Age: 30.
    Slow and sluggish, Cedric Benson averaged 2.9 yards per carry or worse in three of his five starts in 2012. He'll be 31 at the end of the 2013 campaign.



  13. Danny Woodhead, RB, Patriots. Age: 28.
    Signed with Chargers

    Danny Woodhead is a nifty pass-catching back who thrives in New England's system, but it's safe to say he wouldn't be as heavily utilized elsewhere.

  14. Jalen Parmele, RB, Jaguars. Age: 26.
    Signed with Titans

    Jalen Parmele didn't look half-bad in two brief stints against the Texans and Titans, rushing for a combined 125 yards on 32 carries. Unfortunately, he tore his groin in the latter contest, so we haven't seen much of him.

  15. Isaac Redman, RB, Steelers. Age: 28.
    Tendered by Steelers (original)

    Isaac Redman is solid in goal-line and third-down situations, but he should not be carrying the ball on normal downs.

  16. Peyton Hillis, RB, Chiefs. Age: 27.
    Remember when Peyton Hillis was winning fantasy leagues and appearing on the cover of Madden? There's still time for him to rehab his career, but things aren't looking too optimistic. Worst-case scenario, he can still become a CIA agent.

  17. Kevin Smith, RB, Lions. Age: 26.
    Kevin Smith looked pretty good spelling Jahvid Best last year, so I'm not sure why he barely played this season. He's very injury-prone, but that shouldn't prevent him from seeing the field when healthy.

  18. La'Rod Stephens-Howling, RB/KR, Cardinals. Age: 26.
    La'Rod Stephens-Howling is far from a starting running back in the NFL, but he can serve as an OK third-down back while contributing as a return specialist.

  19. Michael Turner, RB, Falcons. Age: 31.
    Michael Turner is still capable of being a functional No. 2 goal-line back, but his days of being a starter are finished. He's lost all explosion.




  20. Mike Goodson, RB, Raiders. Age: 26. -- Signed with Jets (3 years, $6.9 million)
  21. Felix Jones, RB, Cowboys. Age: 26. -- Signed with Eagles
  22. Cedric Peerman (RFA), RB, Bengals. Age: 26. -- Re-signed with Bengals
  23. LeGarrette Blount (RFA), RB, Buccaneers. Age: 26. -- Re-signed with Buccaneers (1 year, $1.75 million)
  24. Justin Forsett, RB, Texans. Age: 27. -- Signed with Jaguars
  25. Rashad Jennings, RB, Jaguars. Age: 28. -- Signed with Raiders
  26. Ryan Grant, RB, Packers. Age: 30.
  27. Ronnie Brown, RB, Chargers. Age: 31. -- Re-signed with Chargers
  28. Javon Ringer, RB, Titans. Age: 26.
  29. Chis Ogbonnaya (RFA), RB, Browns. Age: 27. -- Re-signed with Browns (2 years)
  30. Tashard Choice, RB, Bills. Age: 28. -- Re-signed with Bills
  31. Lance Ball (RFA), RB, Broncos. Age: 28. -- Tendered by Broncos
  32. Bernard Scott, RB, Bengals. Age: 29. -- Re-signed with Bengals
  33. D.J. Ware, RB, Buccaneers. Age: 28.
  34. Mewelde Moore, RB, Colts. Age: 31.
  35. Kahlil Bell, RB, Bears. Age: 26.
  36. Curtis Brinkley (RFA), RB, Chargers. Age: 27.
  37. Brandon Jackson, RB, Browns. Age: 27. -- Re-signed with Browns
  38. Ryan Torain, RB, Giants. Age: 27. -- Re-signed with Giants
  39. Jackie Battle, RB, Chargers. Age: 29.
  40. Antone Smith (RFA), RB, Falcons. Age: 27. -- Re-signed with Falcons (2 years)
  41. Stefan Logan, RB/KR, Lions. Age: 32.




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Larod 05-15-2013 05:35 pm xxx.xxx.xxx5.98 (total posts: 1)
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How can people vote down the Larod comment? This site is a month behind and it is inexcusable for a supposedly professional site.
Larod 05-02-2013 02:25 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.125 (total posts: 1)
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Stephens-Howling signed with Pittsburgh nearly a week ago. It is your job to keep this updated and accurate.
Tyler 03-31-2013 06:00 pm xxx.xxx.xxx6.85 (total posts: 1)
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Im actually suprised reggie bush never was fully used in saintland Pass catcher and good pass blocker.... But iffy runner. He can get 10 carrys a game and catch atg least 3 passes. and hes a good apss protector (just ask brees)Outside hes a good runner inside..... meh
i used to drum for 4 non blondes 03-16-2013 03:08 am xxx.xxx.xxx9.22 (total posts: 1)
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who is gonna give up a 3rd for Darren McFadden at the draft?

let's hear some names
Eric Palmer 03-13-2013 04:55 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.251 (total posts: 1)
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Reggie Bush landed in the best possible situation. With how often DET spreads the field and throws vertical, he should get at least 70 catches this season. Also, with Leshoure in the fold, he won't have to worry as much about the inside runs--which should help him stay a bit more fresh. Terrific signing.
Packer Backer Steve 03-13-2013 05:56 am xxx.xxx.xxx.227 (total posts: 1)
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One quick observation. I'm surprised the New England Patriots have shown zero interest in re-signing versatile and fan favorite TB Danny Woodhead. That young man is a perfect fit for their system and most importantly, QB Tom Brady appears to trust him. I really don't care one way or the other what the Pats do, but I am surprised they haven't re-signed Woodhead. Of course, the same can be said for WR Wes Welker, which makes even less sense.
Ryan your stupid 03-11-2013 05:18 pm xxx.xxx.xxx2.41 (total posts: 1)
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Yeah cause another RB is what Carolina needs to get into the playoffs. They resign or trade or draft 1 every off season and aren't close to the playoffs. Tolbert, Williams and Stewart? You really think adding jackson will help. They need WR's not another RB to add to the 100 million dollar backfield
BlueBlood 03-11-2013 04:32 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.217 (total posts: 1)
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How does Logan even get a star? He was terrible this year in every way possible...
Uncle Tom 02-26-2013 02:32 am xxx.xxx.xxx5.95 (total posts: 1)
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I hope Steven Jackson ends up somewhere good he deserves it
josh 02-08-2013 05:23 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.220 (total posts: 1)
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id really like to see peyton hills sign with the titans chris johnson cant carry the load by him self.
Packer Backer Steve 02-07-2013 05:27 am xxx.xxx.xxx.225 (total posts: 1)
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It would be very un-GM Ted Thompson like, but I strongly believe FA TB Reggie Bush would do very well in Green Bay's offensive system. In our system he would be a three down back, cathing 2 - 6 passes / game in addition to 12 - 18 carries / game. If I were Thompson, and if it made financial sense, I would seriously consider offering him a 3 - 4 year contract.
Hey Ryan 02-04-2013 10:05 am xxx.xxx.xxx.169 (total posts: 4)
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Aren't the Panthers already paying their Running Backs like 25 mil. per year?
Lions fan 02-03-2013 04:43 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.155 (total posts: 1)
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thank god Stefan logan is a free agent we need to not resign him, go after guys like Rashard Mendenhall and keep Bell under contract.
Brian Leonard 01-29-2013 03:16 pm xxx.xxx.xxx87.0 (total posts: 2)
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Hey, Walt, I'm not a fullback, dude.
By the way, i went to tango and it sucks. Just Sayin'.
ryan 01-29-2013 03:08 pm xxx.xxx.xxx87.0 (total posts: 2)
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steven jackson is an awesome running back, he should sign with carolina. he and cam newton would make a deadly combo and could easily make the playoffs






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