The list of NFL teams spending more at running back than the New England Patriots isn’t long.
Nor is it in vogue.
Only David Johnson’s Houston Texans, Le’Veon Bell’s New York Jets and the post-Todd Gurley Los Angeles Rams eclipse New England’s figure of $14.622 million entering 2020, according to Spotrac.com.
Each member of last year’s stable returns for Patriots running backs coach Ivan Fears. They do so having combined for 398 carries, 1,557 yards and 14 touchdowns on the ground. And added through the air were 120 catches, 1,029 yards and six touchdowns.