While multiple teams are still fighting for the right to be called Super Bowl champions, several teams have turned their attention to the offseason game planning. The 2024 NFL Draft is the highlight of the offseason. However, free agency plays a critical role in building Super Bowl contenders. Here are a few of the top 2024 NFL Free Agent running backs. We’ll take a closer look at a few of the names to know below.
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- 2024 NFL Mock Draft: First & Second Round Picks
2024 NFL Free Agent Running Backs
Tony Pollard (RB – DAL)
Many had high hopes for Pollard in 2023 following his breakout season. Unfortunately, the star running back struggled in his first year as the starter. He was a late first or early second-round pick in most fantasy drafts. Yet, Pollard was only the RB18 entering Week 18, averaging 11.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game despite not missing any time because of an injury. After playing this season on the franchise tag, it will be interesting to see if the Cowboys re-sign Pollard or explore a cheaper option in the NFL Draft.
- Early Redraft Outlook: Anywhere from a high-end RB2 to a mid-range RB3/flex, depending on where he signs.
- Offseason Dynasty Outlook: A clear-cut sell candidate if you can get a first-round rookie pick for him.
Derrick Henry (RB – TEN)
The former Alabama star was the RB8 entering Week 18, averaging 13.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. However, Henry has been wildly inconsistent. The running back has scored under 7.8 fantasy points in 37.5% of the games. By comparison, he averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game in the other 10 contests. Furthermore, his yards per rushing attempt average and yards after contact per attempt dropped by at least 11.8% from 2022 to 2023 (per Fantasy Points Data). Henry’s time in Tennessee is likely over, putting his future fantasy value up in the air.
- Early Redraft Outlook: Mid-range RB2 as a ceiling to a matchup-based flex option, depending on if he is a starter or an NFL No. 2 running back.
- Offseason Dynasty Outlook: A must-sell candidate to the league mate who values name over age and production.
Other Free Agency Running Backs
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