The Atlanta Falcons have to fill both sides of the ball in the off season, and that before any eventual eventuality. One position where the team could use an infusion of depth and talent is in running back.
Ito Smith and Qadree Ollison will be back in 2021, but Todd Gurley and Brian Hill are unrestricted free agents. The draft is probably the best option for Falcons to update on the running back, but as GM Terry Fontenot expressed when he was hired, the team will explore all avenues to find talent.
Here are 12 running backs that Atlanta could pursue as a free agent.
Leonard Fournette
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Kalen Ballage
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Le’Veon Bell
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Marlon Mack
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Mike Davis
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Aaron Jones
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Mark Ingram
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Chris Carson
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James Conner
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Matt Breida
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Malcolm Brown
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Jerick McKinnon
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