The Falcons aren’t in the market for any of this year’s top free agents, meaning Titans star running back Derrick Henry is out of the question. While the NFL draft is a better option to find a cost effective back, the team will explore every avenue in upgrading its roster.
After previewing some possible targets for Atlanta at wide receiver, cornerback and EDGE, here are seven running backs for the team to consider in free agency.
Matt Breida
2019 Stats: 123 rushes, 623 yards, 1 TD; 19 catches, 120 yards, 1 TD
Analysis: The 49ers ran their way to a Super Bowl behind three productive running backs. Matt Breida, 25, rushed for 5.1 yards per carry and racked up 743 all-purpose yards for head coach Kyle Shanahan. Breida is a good all-around runner, showing a nice mix of vision and power. He looks like a potential sleeper, but you have to wonder how much teams will be willing to pay the free-agent RB without yet proving he can be a lead back. If you were wondering about Breida’s speed, though, watch him take it to another level in this 83-yard touchdown run below.
BREIDA!! GONE!!
83 yards to the house for the Niners! (via @NFL) pic.twitter.com/4lJsXwV77A
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) October 8, 2019