As expected, running back transactions dominated the NFL’s legal tampered period of 2024 free agency. Each of the top available players at this position found new homes, while one star back under contract is getting traded to one of the NFL’s hottest young teams.
Which running back transactions made the biggest impact? Which teams benefitted most by their additions? To find out, we ranked each notable running back move below while leaning on the help of CBS Sports data scientist Stephen Oh, who broke down several of the moves and how it will impact those teams in 2024.
Reported deal: Two years, $16 million
The signing of Henry lifted Baltimore’s projected win total from roughly 11 to 12 games, according to Oh. It raised their odds of winning the AFC North by nearly six points and has made them a near lock to make the playoffs. The Ravens’ chances at getting to the Super Bowl increased from 30.1 to 34.7%.
I personally like this addition more than that data above suggests. One of the NFL’s best running teams now has King Henry leading the way. After toiling on bad Titans…
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-03-12 21:24:46
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