Entering 2024, Rhamondre Stevenson and Kevin Harris are the only running backs under contract in New England to record a carry last season. Ezekiel Elliot, the team’s leader rusher, is an unrestricted free agent, and the Patriots may turn to free agency to replace him or add depth at the position.
Here are some options the Patriots can look at.
Saquon Barkley
It’s clear New England’s offense needs a playmaker. That’s what pending free agent Saquon Barkley brings to the table. The former No. 2 overall pick has over 2,800 yards from scrimmage over the past two seasons.