The Seattle Seahawks are facing a running back situation marred with injury heading into the 2020 season. Chris Carson, Rashaad Penny and Travis Homer is a solid backfield on paper, but season-ending injuries to both Carson and Penny could linger into training camp and, in Penny’s case, possibly even the regular season – making the need for added depth more crucial.
Marshawn Lynch has been discussed as a depth option, with Pete Carroll admitting that anything is possible with the veteran, but there is another former Seahawks running back who the team could pursue instead.
According to ESPN’s Brady Henderson, the Seahawks remain interested in Alex Collins, who worked out with the team late last season, before they signed Lynch and Robert Turbin.
One veteran RB who remains a possibility: former Seahawk Alex Collins. He worked out for the team late last season. They're still interested, I'm told. Collins is a street free agent, so he can sign before March 18. https://t.co/sidW2uinC9
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) March 6, 2020
Collins is a street free agent – since he was not under contract to end the 2019 campaign – so he is free to sign with an NFL team whenever and does not have to wait until free agency opens on March 18.
While he will have to serve a three-game suspension following a March car crash and drug bust, Collins would provide Seattle with added depth during training camp and into the regular season, particularly if Penny has to miss any time.
Collins rushed 31 times for 125 yards with the Seahawks in 2016 before getting released and catching on with the Ravens, where he rushed for 1,384 yards and 13 touchdowns in two seasons before getting released following his arrest.
Seattle may wait and see what free agency and/or the draft brings them as depth options, but Collins is certainly someone they’ll consider thanks to his running style and familiarity with the program.
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