Just like almost every other position group on the Cleveland Browns, the running backs have overcome a lot of change. Before John Dorsey arrived in 2017, the featured back was Isaiah Crowell, a former undrafted free agent pick up from Georgia.
Crowell’s best season came in 2016 when he ran for 952 yards and eight touchdowns. He wasn’t as successful in 2017 though, as he had 853 yards and five touchdowns. While Crowell was never a terrible back, Dorsey realized an upgrade was needed if the offense wanted to improve. With that in mind, he added a veteran in the 2018 offseason by the name of Carlos Hyde.