7 potential replacements for Todd Gurley at RB

The Los Angeles Rams moved on from Todd Gurley on Thursday, releasing the star running back in a cap-saving move. They now have a hole atop their depth chart at running back, which will need to be filled. There are countless options out there, both …

Carlos Hyde, free agent

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Hyde showed last season that when healthy, he can be a productive player in the NFL. He finally played all 16 games, racking up a career-high 1,070 rushing yards for the Texans at a healthy average of 4.4 yards per carry. Given the landscape of the running back market, he wouldn’t break the bank or cost very much, but he’s still got plenty of gas left in the tank despite being 29 years old.

If signed, Hyde would likely vault to the top of the Rams’ depth chart, even ahead of Henderson and Brown. If the Rams are looking for a veteran with experience, Hyde should be on their radar as a free-agent option.