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sports16 days ago•12 min saved

Love Targets Hall of Fame as Notre Dame RB Eyes NFL Stardom

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, a leading 2026 NFL Draft prospect, says he aims to be among the all-time greats—planning for Pro Bowls and a Hall of Fame berth—while detailing his process to reach those goals. Praised for his versatility as a three-down back who can run, catch, and block, Love posted 2,882 rushing yards and 36 rushing TDs in three seasons at Notre Dame, with 1,372 rushing yards and 18 TDs in 2025. Draft analyst buzz places him near the top of the class, including a No. 2 ranking from Daniel Jeremiah, as the NFL Draft opens on April 23.

via NFL.com|

#2026-nfl-draft #hall-of-fame #jeremiyah-love

sports17 days ago•3 min saved

Love Leads the 2026 RB Class as Eagles Eye Depth Behind Barkley

Post-combine scouting narrows the 2026 running back class to one true elite in Jeremiyah Love (Notre Dame) with others as solid depth pieces. The Eagles still rely on Saquon Barkley as the lead back, but at 29 they’ll likely add a complementary running back. The class is expected to produce mostly mid- to late-round picks, with Love drawing a Deuce McAllister–style ceiling and the rest—Jadarian Price, Mike Washington Jr., Jonah Coleman, Kaytron Allen, Nicholas Singleton, Emmett Johnson, Seth McGowan, Le’Veon Moss, Jadyn Ott—slotting in as rotational or starter-upside backs.

via Bleeding Green Nation|

#jeremiyah-love #nfl-draft #notre-dame

sports22 days ago•2 min saved

Seahawks GM: Running backs can be found beyond the top stars

Seahawks GM John Schneider said the team can find running back depth outside of marquee stars, addressing concerns after Kenneth Walker’s departure and Zach Charbonnet’s ACL injury. He highlighted Cam Akers, George Holani, and Emmanuel Wilson as options and noted Kenny McIntosh remains on the roster, emphasizing that the RB position is one you can replenish rather than rely on a single star.

via NBC Sports|

#kenneth-walker #nfl #running-back

sports22 days ago•1 min saved

Eagles add Dameon Pierce to bolster backfield depth

The Philadelphia Eagles signed former Texans and Chiefs running back Dameon Pierce to a deal, adding depth at the position as he competes for a roster spot. Pierce, a 2022 fourth-round pick who rushed for 939 yards and 4 TDs as a rookie, has seen his production dip in later seasons; he will aim to re-establish himself with Philadelphia as the team typically carries four RBs.

via PhillyVoice|

#dameon-pierce #eagles #nfl

sports22 days ago•1 min saved

Eagles add Dameon Pierce on a one-year deal to bolster backfield depth

Philadelphia Eagles sign former Texans running back Dameon Pierce to a one-year contract, aiming to bolster backfield depth after his rookie 939-yard season and subsequent injury struggles; Pierce was released by Houston and had a brief stint with the Chiefs before joining Philly, where he’ll compete for time in a crowded backfield reportedly including Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, Will Shipley and Carson Steele.

via Bleeding Green Nation|

#dameon-pierce #eagles #free-agency

sports23 days ago•23 min saved

Love's Draft Dash: Jeremiyah Love Could Slip Out of the Top 10

The Athletic's 2026 NFL Draft beat writer mock 2.0 shows Jeremiyah Love, once viewed as a top-10 prospect, potentially sliding due to late free‑agency RB signings by Saints and Chiefs; with two top-10 picks shuffled by trades, the board pushes Love down to No. 14 to the Baltimore Ravens, highlighting how team needs and draft movement can lessen a premier back's early buzz.

via The New York Times|

#jeremiyah-love #mock-draft #nfl-draft-2026

sports26 days ago•13 min saved

Montgomery aims to prove versatile workhorse for Texans

David Montgomery, traded from Detroit to the Houston Texans, insists he is more than a traditional power back and plans to showcase a versatile game—burst, hands, and durability—to shoulder a heavy workload alongside QB C.J. Stroud. The veteran back claims he's in his prime and has the off-season work to handle a bigload, while helping Houston revive its ground game after last season’s decline and potentially fuel a deeper playoff push.

via NFL.com|

#cj-stroud #david-montgomery #houston-texans

sports28 days ago•2 min saved

Montgomery Sees Prime Form Ahead of Texans Debut

David Montgomery — who had a career-low 716 rushing yards last season — says he’s in his prime and ready to be a major contributor for the Houston Texans after being traded from Detroit, aiming to bolster the ground game alongside quarterback C.J. Stroud under coach DeMeco Ryans.

via NBC Sports|

#david-montgomery #houston-texans #nfl

sports29 days ago•2 min saved

Gainwell Chooses Buccaneers Over Steelers, Signs 2-Year Deal

Kenneth Gainwell revealed he would have preferred to sign with the Buccaneers last offseason; after a breakout year with the Steelers (73 receptions and 1,000+ yards from scrimmage), he signed a two-year, $14 million contract with Tampa Bay, reuniting with former staff and joining a backfield with Bucky Irving for the Buccaneers.

via Steelers Depot|

#buccaneers #gainwell #nfl

sports29 days ago•16 min saved

Bolts add speed to backfield with Keaton Mitchell

The Los Angeles Chargers signed running back Keaton Mitchell to a multi-year contract, adding explosive speed to their backfield alongside Omarion Hampton and Kimani Vidal. Mitchell, who joined Baltimore as an undrafted free agent in 2023, rushed for 396 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie before an ACL injury cut his 2023 season and limited his 2024. He bounced back in 2025 with 341 rushing yards on 59 carries, averaging 5.8 yards per carry (first among backs with at least 50 carries) and adding 11 runs of 10-plus yards. At 5-foot-8, 190 pounds and 4.37 speed, he profiles as a change-of-pace back who can deliver big plays for a run-first Chargers attack and help wear down defenses late in games.

via Los Angeles Chargers|

#backfield-depth #keaton-mitchell #los-angeles-chargers

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Kenneth Walker Signals a New Ground Game for the Chiefs

Kansas City signed Kenneth Walker to a three-year, up-to-$45 million deal, adding speed and versatility to the offense. The piece outlines four potential impacts: reintroducing a dynamic screen game, shifting toward more under-center runs and play-action to leverage his downhill running style, using edge runs with pin-pull/toss concepts to take advantage of KC’s athletic line, and Bieniemy’s coaching influence to maximize Walker’s fit and production.

via Arrowhead Pride|

#kansas-city-chiefs #kenneth-walker #nfl-free-agency

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Lions Add Isiah Pacheco on a Budget One-Year Deal

Detroit signs running back Isiah Pacheco to a one-year, $1.81 million deal, positioning him as the clear No. 2 behind Jahmyr Gibbs in 2026 and boosting backfield depth as Detroit leans on Gibbs after a young workload; the move comes as the team considers its evolving roster with David Montgomery reportedly facing a trade scenario to the Texans.

via NBC Sports|

#detroit-lions #isiah-pacheco #jahmyr-gibbs

sports1 month ago•13 min saved

Etienne Deal Reframes Kamara's Future with the Saints

With the Saints signing Travis Etienne to a four-year deal, teams are assessing Alvin Kamara's availability; Kamara has stated he wants to stay in New Orleans and even hinted at retirement if forced to play elsewhere, while New Orleans' investment in Etienne signals Kamara may no longer be the backfield workhorse. Kamara, 30, previously restructured his contract, and in 2025 he has appeared in 10 games with 460 rushing yards on 131 carries and 33 receptions for 186 yards and one TD; further updates will follow.

via NFLTradeRumors.co|

#alvin-kamara #new-orleans-saints #nfl

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Lions add Isiah Pacheco to spell Gibbs in 2026

The Detroit Lions signed Isiah Pacheco to a one-year contract to back up Jahmyr Gibbs, providing a bruising, short-yardage option and pass-protection specialist after moving on from David Montgomery. Pacheco’s injury history and post-rookie production fluctuations temper expectations, but the fit as a complementary RB2 should help keep Gibbs fresh; Detroit may still add depth in the draft or UDFA.

via Pride Of Detroit|

#detroit-lions #free-agency #isiah-pacheco

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Lions sign Isiah Pacheco on a one-year, power-running back deal

The Detroit Lions signed former Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco to a one-year deal, betting on his bruising, downhill running style to bolster the backfield alongside Jahmyr Gibbs. Pacheco’s recent seasons were hampered by injuries and a decline in explosiveness, but the move provides depth and insurance at RB as Detroit reshapes its rushing attack.

via The New York Times|

#detroit-lions #free-agency #isiah-pacheco