On Friday, the Seahawks again committed to their balanced attack philosophy by rehiring running back Chris Carson, which was originally reported as a $ 24.625 million three-year deal with nullable years.
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Since being drafted in the seventh round of the Oklahoma State NFL’s 2017 draft, Carson has been almost a cult hero between Twitter Seahawks – which is a kind of legend in itself – and fantasy football Twitter. Of course, 1,000-yard consecutive seasons may also have something to do with it, which Carson posted in 2018 and 2019. During the 2019 campaign, Carson ran 1,230 yards in 278 races and also picked up 37 passes for 266 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
There are some concerns about Carson going forward. First, there is a history of injuries. Carson’s 2019 season was interrupted with a hip fracture, and he also wasted time last year with a sprained foot. Then there are the clumsy problems. This goes back to the time he was in Oklahoma State, where he was sent off for losing the ball, and continues into his days in the NFL. In 2019, Carson fumbled seven times – including four missing fumbles – and was also inconsistent in the mesh stitch with quarterback Russell Wilson, which led to some fumbles that were charged to the quarterback.
These two factors were going to influence any negotiation in this off-season. But the opportunity to add a running back with a couple of 1,000-yard seasons again will intrigue most offices, and none more than Seattle.