2025 NFL Free Agents: Running Back

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2025 NFL Free Agency: The top 100(or more) unrestricted NFL free agents for 2025. Fullbacks, kickers and punters are excluded.Star rating is out of five.Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2025.
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1. J.K. Dobbins, RB, Chargers. Age: 26.

J.K. Dobbins defied the odds by showing explosion last year following a torn Achilles. He has a dubious injury track record, but is an excellent running back otherwise.

2. Aaron Jones, RB, Vikings. Age: 30.
Re-signed with Vikings (2 years, $20 million)

Aaron Jones had a great first season in Minnesota. It was shocking that he stayed healthy, given his extensive injury history.

3. Rico Dowdle, RB, Cowboys. Age: 27.
Signed with Panthers (1 year, $6.25 million)

Rico Dowdle was underutilized early in the season. He was the best running back on Dallas’ roster, by far, and he showed an ability to be a quality receiver out of the backfield.

4. Alexander Mattison, RB, Raiders. Age: 27.
Signed with Dolphins

Alexander Mattison was the best of the Raider running backs last year, but that’s not saying much.

5. Elijah Mitchell, RB, 49ers. Age: 27.
Signed with Chiefs (1 year)

Elijah Mitchell has been a quality backup running back in the past, but he missed his opportunity last year when Christian McCaffrey was hurt.

6. Khalil Herbert, RB, Bengals. Age: 27.
Signed with Colts

Khalil Herbert is a talented running back, but has never really been given the chance to be the lead back.

7. Javonte Williams, RB, Broncos. Age: 25.
Signed with Cowboys (1 year, $3.5 million)

Javonte Williams showed tons of potential to begin his career, but has never fully recovered from his ACL tear.

8. Ty Johnson, RB, Bills. Age: 27.
Re-signed with Bills (2 years, $5 million)

Ty Johnson is a nifty receiving threat out of the backfield.

9. Kareem Hunt, RB, Chiefs. Age: 30.
Re-signed with Chiefs (1 year, $1.5 million)

Kareem Hunt filled in well as Isiah Pacheco’s injury replacement last year, but he’s 30 now, so he doesn’t have much time remaining.

10. Nick Chubb, RB, Browns. Age: 29.

Nick Chubb looked like a broken running back last year. He should be better in 2025 after being another year removed from his devastating knee injury. However, he’s 29 now and may never be the same.

11. Najee Harris, RB, Steelers. Age: 27.
Signed with Chargers (1 year)

Najee Harris has remarkably rushed for 1,000 yards every season, but has been a disappointment as a former first-round pick.

12. Josh Kelley, RB, Titans. Age: 27.
13. D'Onta Foreman, RB, Browns. Age: 29.
14. JaMycal Hasty, RB, Patriots. Age: 29.
15. D'Ernest Johnson, RB, Jaguars. Age: 29.
16. Ameer Abdullah, RB, Raiders. Age: 32.
17. Kene Nwangwu, RB, Jets. Age: 27. — Re-signed with Jets (1 year, $2.5 million)
18. Mike Boone, RB, Panthers. Age: 30.
19. Patrick Taylor, RB, 49ers. Age: 27.
20. Jeff Wilson Jr., RB, Dolphins. Age: 29.
21. Trey Sermon, RB, Colts. Age: 26.
22. Chris Evans, RB, Bengals. Age: 27.
23. Chase Edmonds, RB, Buccaneers. Age: 29.
24. A.J. Dillon, RB, Packers. Age: 27. — Signed with Eagles (1 year)
25. Cam Akers, RB, Vikings. Age: 26.
26. Dare Ogunbowale, RB, Texans. Age: 31. — Re-signed with Texans
27. Jeremy McNichols, RB, Redskins. Age: 29. — Re-signed with Redskins (1 year)
28. Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Eagles. Age: 26. — Signed with Steelers (1 year)
29. Samaje Perine, RB, Chiefs. Age: 29. — Signed with Bengals
30. Raheem Mostert, RB, Dolphins. Age: 33. — Signed with Raiders (1 year)
31. Jamaal Williams, RB, Saints. Age: 30.
32. Gus Edwards, RB, Chargers. Age: 30.
33. Miles Sanders, RB, Panthers. Age: 28. — Signed with Cowboys
34. Nyheim Hines, RB, Browns. Age: 28.
35. Travis Homer, RB, Bears. Age: 27. — Re-signed with Bears
36. Darrynton Evans, RB, Bears. Age: 27. — Signed with Bills
37. Avery Williams, RB, Falcons. Age: 30. — Signed with Eagles
38. Trayveon Williams, RB, Bengals. Age: 27.




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