Bargain Contracts Eagles Must Consider in 2024 NFL Free Agency | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Michael King The headline signing for the Eagles was Saquon Barkley. He figures to be the featured back, but there's definitely room for at least one more runner in the backfield. As it stands, the Eagles have not brought back Boston Scott or Rashaad Penny.
That leaves Kenneth Gainwell as the primary backup to Barkley. Given the former Giants injury history, the Eagles should feel the need to add some depth.
They can obviously go to the draft for that. There are backs taken on Day 3 that end up contributing every season. But this is a team with championship aspirations. Relying on that pick to work out isn't exactly a foolproof plan.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire was a disappointment as a former first-round pick with the Kansas City Chiefs. The former LSU Tiger peaked in his rookie season with 1,100 total yards from scrimmage and five touchdowns.
His role dwindled every successive season and now he's a free agent coming off a season in which he had just 411 total yards and two touchdowns as a complementary back.
At this point, he's a low-risk signing who won't cost much but offers some hope with his draft pedigree and one solid season.
Proposed Contract: One-year, $1.5 million