The question mark that is the running back depth chart for the Cincinnati Bengals only got more compacted on Day 2 of the NFL free agency legal tampering window.
There, the Bengals lost backup Samaje Perine, who agreed to sign with the Denver Broncos.
That’s a bigger loss than it might seem on first pass. Perine was the guy who popped off some big performances when Joe Mixon couldn’t go. He was also the guy who came in during critical situations because of his prowess as a pass-blocker.
It gets more complicated when considering Mixon might be gone because of his costly contract. The combination of bringing Perine back and drafting a rookie was a popular theory among fans.
That’s now out the window and the Bengals might need to add a veteran from the open market, so here’s a look at some of the notables who might fit that role.