4 RB Bengals can acquire near NFL trade deadline after Zack Moss injury
(This story was updated to add new information.)
The Cincinnati Bengals had a need at running back before Zack Moss' serious injury.
Moss and Chase Brown were an effective duo, yet the Bengals couldn't reasonably go with a two-deep rotation for 17 games, if not more.
Now that Brown is the lone workhorse, the position becomes an even bigger need before the NFL trade deadline. Here are some names who might be available.
UPDATE: The Bengals traded for Khalil Herbert on Tuesday morning before the deadline.
Khalil Herbert, Bears
Herbert has fallen out of favor in Chicago, yet he is still the guy who averages 4.8 yards per carry on his career. He's also caught 45 passes with two scores. He's on the last year of his rookie deal, too, so the Bengals can play the short or long game with him, depending on how things go.
Travis Etienne Jr., Jaguars
The former first-round pick could be a big part of a fire sale for the Jaguars. He's way out of favor in Jacksonville as the Tank Bigsby breakout happens. But Etienne might just need a change of scenery and averages of 4.4 yards per carry and 8.0 yards per catch could jump in a Joe Burrow offense. He's got one more year on his rookie contract at roughly $6 million.
Chuba Hubbard, Panthers
Everyone seems to list Miles Sanders as the running back Carolina might trade. But his contract is too much for the Bengals. A guy like Chuba Hubbard, though, might make more sense. The former fourth-rounder averages better than four yards per carry and just hit up the Bengals for 104 yards and a score back in late September. He's on an expiring contract, too.
Jeff Wilson, Dolphins
Wilson is an explosive back simply buried in a logjam with the Dolphins. But he averages 4.5 yards per carry on his career and is a proven option in the passing game. Like the others, he wouldn't cost too much to acquire and is on an expiring contract.
Free agents
Jerick McKinnon
James Robinson
Matt Breida
These are simply some names to keep in mind should the Bengals choose to look on the open market. Trading for one of the above names might be a better option, but the price has to be right for both parties.
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