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How Todd Gurley Went from Face of the Rams Franchise to Free Agent in 2 Years

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It may be hard to remember, but not so long ago, running back Todd Gurley II was one of the most feared players in the NFL.

In 2015, he was the Offensive Rookie of the Year. Two years later, he was the Offensive Player of the Year. He drew comparisons to Eric Dickerson and Jim Brown. Defensive coaches lost sleep while game-planning for him. Linebackers tasked with stopping him made sure their helmet straps were on tight, their shoulders pads were nice and secure and their jockstraps were in place.