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Browns RB coach Duce Staley has interesting past comments on new RB D’Onta Foreman

Staley did not hide his feelings about Foreman a year ago…

The Cleveland Browns have signed running back D’Onta Foreman, and their new running backs coach Duce Staley is familiar with his game.

When Staley was hired by the Carolina Panthers a year ago, he was asked about both Foreman and Chuba Hubbard, two guys he was slated to coach. And Staley praised both backs glowingly:

“Those dudes are real… We came down here last year and got our (expletive) whipped. Exactly what happened. Those guys were running up and down the field. And of course, as a former running back, you love seeing running backs have success. Not against us of course. But you like seeing it. But man, those two guys…and studying them in college also, I was able to watch film and watch the success they had. I loved them in college and I love them now.”

The only issue? Foreman was a free agent last season as well, and when Staley was asked last offseason how highly he valued the free agent back, Staley did not hide his desires. “Super high… Super high for me. But you know, my last name ain’t Fitterer.” Fitterer, of course, is the former general manager of the Panthers who opted not to re-sign Foreman despite Staley’s public plea.

A year later now, Staley finally gets his guy.

With running back Nick Chubb’s recovery timeline still uncertain, and with the struggles of Jerome Ford from a year ago, Foreman has a real chance to make an impact with the Browns in 2024.

Former Bears RB D’Onta Foreman signs with Browns

Former Bears running back D’Onta Foreman has found a new home with the Browns.

Former Chicago Bears running back D’Onta Foreman has signed with the Cleveland Browns, according to numerous NFL insiders.

Foreman, who’s spent time with the Houston Texans, Tennessee Titans, and Carolina Panthers, played for the Bears in 2023. He served as a key reserve in running back committee, but also stepped into a starting role due to injuries to Khalil Herbert and Roschon Johnson.

In nine games, including eight starts, Foreman totaled 109 rushes for 425 yards and four touchdowns. He added 11 receptions for 77 yards and a score. Foreman wasn’t the number one guy on the team by any means, as evidenced by him being a healthy scratch in the final stretch, but he accepted his role and executed it.

Now, with D’Andre Swift joining the room with Herbert and Johnson, the expectation is Foreman wouldn’t return. Now, he’s found a new home with the Browns.

It will be interesting to see how Foreman fits in that running back room with Nick Chub and Jerome Ford. He is their third back right now but we’ll see what that means for him and his production.

Chubb was injured for most of the season after suffering a gruesome injury, so Foreman might be needed early on. Hopefully, he finds success with his new NFL team.

Former Panthers coach Duce Staley ended up getting D’Onta Foreman after all

After wanting D’Onta Foreman with him in Carolina last season, new Duce Staley will finally get his chance to work with the veteran RB in 2024.

The union of Duce Staley and D’Onta Foreman was over a year in the making—and it was finally made on Wednesday.

As first reported by Bleacher Report NFL insider Jordan Schultz this afternoon, the former Carolina Panthers running back is expected to sign with the Cleveland Browns. And over in Cleveland is Staley, Carolina’s former assistant head coach and running backs coach.

Staley and Foreman never got to work together in Charlotte. Soon after the former was hired to the staff last offseason, the latter walked off to the Chicago Bears in free agency.

But before Foreman went out north, Staley made his feelings about Foreman very clear during his introductory press conference for the Panthers on Feb. 23, 2023.

“Super high, for me,” Staley replied when asked how high of a priority re-signing Foreman was to him. “But my name ain’t Fitterer.”

Welp.

Since then, Staley and former general manager Scott Fitterer have been relieved of their duties by the organization. Foreman, meanwhile, rushed for 425 yards and four touchdowns as a Bear this past season.

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Former Texas RB D’Onta Foreman among PFF’s top available NFL free agents

D’Onta Foreman is PFF’s No. 2 available free agent running back.

Former Texas running back D’Onta Foreman is an NFL free agent this offseason. Continue reading “Former Texas RB D’Onta Foreman among PFF’s top available NFL free agents”

Zack Moss agrees to deal with Bengals, what that means for Colts

Zack Moss is heading to Cincinnati. What does that mean for the Colts?

Indianapolis Colts pending free agent running back Zack Moss found a new home in free agency, agreeing to a two-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals late Monday night.

It was expected that Moss could have outpriced himself in the market for the Colts after his impressive showing during the early portion of the 2023 season while Jonathan Taylor was absent between an ankle injury and a contract dispute.

Now, the Colts have to find a new backup running back to supplant Moss’ role as a change-of-pace option.

Losing Moss isn’t a massive deal in terms of the on-field impact. He’s a good player, of course, but there are plenty of running backs capable of filling the void behind Taylor, who will continue to be the starter.

Moss will be missed in the locker room, though, and there’s a good chance he works his way into the starting role in Cincinnati, especially after the team cut Joe Mixon.

Where the Colts go from here will be interesting. They can look to free agency to add a veteran backup. If they do, we shouldn’t expect them to go after any big names or sink any significant salary-cap space into the position.

Maybe they re-sign Trey Sermon, who served in a depth role during the 2023 season. They’re expected to get 2023 fifth-round pick Evan Hull back from a knee injury that claimed his entire rookie season, but it isn’t clear how the Colts view his outlook.

They could also go after a bruiser like D’Onta Foreman or opt for cheaper options like Rico Dowdle and Royce Freeman.

There’s a chance the Colts use another draft pick at the position, but that likely wouldn’t come until Day 3.

Either way, the Colts have another backup position to fill this offseason after Moss got a well-deserved contract with the potential to be a starter.

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Ranking 2024’s top 12 free-agent running backs

Top 12 running backs of the 2024 offseason

Given what they gave Miles Sanders last year, the Carolina Panthers probably won’t be sifting through the open market for a big-name running back this spring.

But just in case you were curious, here are the top 12 free-agent rushers for the offseason:

5 RBs the Colts should target in 2024 free agency

Some intriguing free-agent RBs for the Colts to consider.

The Indianapolis Colts have plenty of positional needs entering free agency in 2024 and even though the running back position isn’t at the top of the list, some depth could be added.

With Jonathan Taylor returning in the first year of his new contract extension, the Colts know who the leader in the backfield is and should be. Zack Moss, who was impressive during his stint as a starter, is set to hit the market. They also have second-year back Evan Hull, but he missed his rookie season due to a knee injury.

Re-signing Moss is certainly an option the Colts should entertain, but they shouldn’t be willing to overpay. Moss may be seeking a chance to compete as a starter, but we also know the running back market is extremely down right now.

So for this article, we’re taking the mindset that Moss walks in free agency, and the Colts would need to find his replacement.

Here are five running backs the Colts should target in free agency:

Disclaimer: We should note that we understand a handful of these players won’t even hit the market, but we’re working under the hypothetical scenario that they become available, regardless of how slim the chances are.

4 RBs Titans should target in free agency

Four running backs the Titans should target in free agency this offseason.

This offseason, the Tennessee Titans are likely to see the departure of a franchise legend at the running back position, as Derrick Henry’s illustrious tenure in Nashville is seemingly coming to an end.

It appears that the Titans already have an heir-apparent in place in the form of electric rookie Tyjae Spears, who was one of the few bright spots for Tennessee on offense in 2023.

Nevertheless, Tennessee is going to need a complementary back for the Tulane alum, and chances are the Titans won’t break the bank to add one.

Who fits the bill? Lets break it down.

Bears rule out RB D’Onta Foreman vs. Falcons

The Bears have ruled out RB D’Onta Foreman and WR Darnell Mooney for Sunday’s game against the Falcons

The Chicago Bears have released their inactives list ahead of Sunday’s NFC matchup against the Atlanta Falcons and a few key players won’t be suiting up. Bears running back D’Onta Foreman and wide receiver Darnell Mooney were both ruled out on Sunday morning.

Foreman is a healthy scratch while Mooney was ruled out on Friday. On the flip side, Bears tight end Cole Kmet is active for Chicago, as you can see below.

The Falcons dodged a bullet on their inactives list as right tackle Kaleb McGary is officially good to go for Sunday’s game. Sunday’s game kicks off at 1:00 p.m. ET in Chicago.

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Bears TE Cole Kmet expected to play, RB D’Onta Foreman out vs. Cardinals

There’s good and bad news for the Bears offense ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Cardinals.

The Chicago Bears are gearing up for a Christmas Eve showdown against the Arizona Cardinals, where there are some notable updates about the statuses of two important offensive contributors.

Tight end Cole Kmet has been battling a quad injury this week, and he was dubbed questionable for Sunday. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Kmet is expected to play against the Cardinals, giving quarterback Justin Fields one of his most dependable weapons.

Unfortunately, the Bears will be without running back D’Onta Foreman, who’s been dealing with a personal matter this week. Foreman has established himself as Chicago’s top running back this season, and the offense will certainly miss him. Luckily, they’ve got two capable backs in Khalil Herbert and rookie Roschon Johnson to shoulder the load.

The Bears and Cardinals kick things off at 3:25 p.m. CT at Soldier Field, where Chicago is looking to get back in the win column after last week’s brutal loss to the Cleveland Browns.