Ranking 9 of the 2020 free agent running backs

There are currently 47 running backs set to hit the free agency market. That’s a lot of ball-carriers who will be looking for a home this offseason. Some of the 47 may not even get a contract. LeSean McCoy looked cooked for the Chiefs and was a …

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Damien Williams

Williams might not even be a free agent because Kansas City actually holds a club option.  The problem is that the Chiefs have to figure out a way to pay Chris Jones and need to start discussing a Patrick Mahomes extension. That means they need to squeeze every dollar out of their roster and Williams could end up expendable.

Williams is a speedy back who showed flashes in Miami, but flourished in the Chiefs’ attack. Of course, a lot of running backs have done well in that attack so scheme must be taken into account. With the proliferation of spread attacks, Williams should make some team and fanbase very happy.