With free agency approaching (March 14), we're analyzing the running back position on the Detroit Lions.
2018 cap hits of top returnees:
Ameer Abdullah: $1,322,404
Theo Riddick: $4,137,500
Dwayne Washington: $648,941
Tion Green: $556,666.
Pending free agents: Zach Zenner (restricted), Mike James.
Key stat: It’s a simple one. The Lions were the worst rushing team in the league last season in yards per game (76.3) and yards per carry (3.36).
Money matters: Detroit’s running back room is pretty reasonable with no massive numbers from the quartet under contract.