NFL’s top RBs set to meet via Zoom Saturday to discuss solutions for financially depressed market, per report

Once breaking news occurred at the NFL’s franchise tag deadline Monday regarding new, long-term contracts for the three remaining franchise-tagged players, a trio of Pro Bowl running backs — Josh Jacobs of the Las Vegas Raiders, Saquon Barkley of the New York Giants and Tony Pollard of the Dallas Cowboys — the position’s best had enough. After numerous Pro Bowl backs spoke out on Twitter about the NFL’s … Read more

Ex-NFL rushing leader breaks silence on quiet free-agency market

While 27 is young in most lines of work, it’s old for an NFL running back. Teams are constantly looking for younger, cheaper alternatives at the position, regardless of one’s résumé. As a rookie in 2017, Kareem Hunt — who turns 28 on Aug. 6 — led the NFL in rushing with 1,327 yards. More … Read more

Cowboys News: Touchback rule fallout, new kicker on market, Adrian Peterson comeback?

Even with the Cowboys taking the field for their first OTA session, the owners meeting in Minneapolis got a larger share of the headlines on Tuesday. A new touchback rule designed to reduce injuries is sure to increase frustration for return specialists, there’s more buzz over the Thursday night flex initiative, and Roger Goodell awaits … Read more