It was just one year ago that no team wanted to sign running backs to a long-term deal. Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, and Tony Pollard all received the franchise tag, while others like Devin Singletary, Ezekiel Elliott, and Kareem Hunt signed one-year deals worth less than $3.1 million.However, it has been a different story for running backs this offseason. The big names got paid, and several running backs found new homes.So, here are where the top running backs landed in free agency and what it ...

The Green Bay Packers made a surprising move on Monday after free agency opened. Despite having Aaron Jones on the roster, the team went out and signed former Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs.The team then cut Jones later in the day, handing the running back job to Jacobs, who now projects to be a top fantasy option with the Packers in 2024.What is the fantasy football impact of the Green Bay Packers signing Josh Jacobs? Josh Jacobs to the Packers: Fantasy ImpactWhen news first ...

Free-agent running back Josh Jacobs is expected to sign with the Green Bay Packers, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The 26-year-old two-time Pro Bowler played on the franchise tag for the Las Vegas Raiders last season, posting career lows in rushing yards (805) and rushing touchdowns (six). However, he has three seasons of at least 1,000 rushing yards and led the league in 2022 with 1,653 rushing yards. The former first-round pick will now join quarterback Jordan Love's ascending ...

The Las Vegas Raiders have been trying to re-sign running back Josh Jacobs, according to sources. However, it appears Jacobs is headed for the open market at noon on Monday. The Raiders elected not to use the franchise tag on Jacobs for the second straight season, which essentially assured that the 26-year-old would reach the open market this offseason. Jacobs led the NFL with 1,653 rushing yards in 2022 with the Raiders, but he played in just 13 games in 2024 and finished with a disappointing ...

One of the most exciting NFL offseason periods is set to begin. Monday, March 11 marks the start of the legal tampering period for free agency. Organizations will be free to negotiate with players who are available on the market. On Wednesday, March 13, the NFL's new league year begins, meaning teams can officially sign players to new deals.This year, the most exciting free agents include Kirk Cousins, Chris Jones, Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, Calvin Ridley, Christian Wilkins, Tyron Smith, and ...

NFL free agency is almost here. Starting tomorrow, teams can begin negotiating new deals with free-agent players.Last year, three running backs received the franchise tag -; Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, and Tony Pollard. However, no running back got the franchise tag this offseason despite nine players getting tagged.The 2024 NFL Draft running back class lacks star talent. Therefore, the veterans on the open market should receive appealing offers. Let's rank the top 10 free agent running backs, ...

Things have not been great for running backs in the NFL over the past few years. Teams don't want to spend a high draft pick on them anymore or pay big money. Last year, Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, and Tony Pollard were all franchise-tagged by their respective teams.However, no running backs were franchise-tagged this offseason. That leaves plenty of stars without a team heading into 2024, resulting in one of the best free-agent classes at the position in recent memory.So, which running backs ...

2024 NFL free agency will begin on March 13 at 4:00 p.m. EDT. Teams around the league will ramp up the process to target the top free agents to improve their roster. Notable free agents this offseason include the likes of Mike Evans, Baker Mayfield, Kirk Cousins, Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, etc.Last season, Mayfield signed a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and led them to a division title as well as one playoff win. He was arguably the best free-agent signing last year, but which ...

As expected, the Las Vegas Raiders didn't use the franchise tag on running back Josh Jacobs by the deadline on Tuesday. It's not surprising at all that the Raiders elected not to use the franchise tag on Jacobs after he regressed in 2023, as the tag would have cost them $14.1 million for the 2024 season. Jacobs will hit the open market next week when free agency kicks off, joining a strong group of RBs that will include Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, Austin Ekeler, Tony Pollard and D'Andre...

We may be in the heat of basketball season, but we're discussing a different kind of rebound today.Some of the most talented athletes in the world have suboptimal seasons but there's often a bounceback year in the near future. The talent isn't waning, the circumstances surrounding them have been altered.Below we dive into five candidates who can exceed their 2023 output in the 2024 NFL season. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs 2023 Finish: QB8He's a newly minted three-time Super Bowl ...