It does not look like Kenyan Drake’s time as the starting running back for the Arizona Cardinals will be coming to an end anytime soon.
According to Ian Rapoport with NFL.com, the former Alabama running back will have the transition tag placed on him:
Wow. The #AZCardinals have given RB Kenyan Drake the transition tag, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020
The transition tag option will give the Cardinals a chance to match any offer Drake might receive on the open market. It’s not a commonly used option, but it allows him to get an accurate measure of what his value is worth on the open market.
It is not a guarantee that Drake will end up back in Arizona, but it still seems like the most likely landing spot at this time.
In only eight games with the team after being traded by the Miami Dolphins, the 25-year old runner posted 814 total yards (643 rushing, 172 receiving) and eight rushing touchdowns while averaging 5.2 yards.
If Drake is retained, that probably means the end of David Johnson’s time in Arizona. Over the last couple of seasons, Johnson was considered one of the more effective multi-purpose running backs in the league, but injuries have slowed him down.
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