Seven NFL running backs who previously went to Pro Bowls changed teams in the off-season
Saquon Barkley, Joe Mixon and J.K. Dobbins proved for one game they were worth the investment after changing uniforms in the off-season. So did Josh Jacobs , Aaron Jones and Tony Pollard .
Mixon, who got a US$25.5-million, three-year deal from Houston after he was traded by Cincinnati, had 159 yards rushing and one score in the Texans’ 29-27 win at Indianapolis. Jacobs ran for 84 yards on 16 carries in his debut with Green Bay. The Packers gave him a four-year, US$48-million contract with US$12.5-million guaranteed.
A year ago, many backs felt the position was devalued. They were frustrated about the diminishing contracts and questioned whether teams were committed to them. Meanwhile, 23 receivers are averaging at least US$20-million per season, including six making US$30-million. Teams averaged 121.5 yards rushing per game, the best opening week since 2008 when the average was 121.8 yards. The average of 188.3 net yards passing per game was the fewest in any week since Week 15 in 2007.
Game Practice Deal Yards Yard Average Nothing Kellen Moore Tony Pollard Josh Jacobs
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