The running back position and its current market value has been a hot topic within NFL circles lately, particularly after the franchise tag contract extension deadline passed with none of the three tagged backs getting new deals.
It’s been more than two years since any running back has signed a multi-year deal worth $10 million or more per season, and it’s becoming increasingly common for top backs to be released, or asked to accept pay cuts to keep their jobs.
Many at the position have since spoken out publicly about the state of their market, including Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris, a 2021 first-round draft pick entering his third season.