The Lions have parted ways with veteran running back Joique Bell, which means Ameer Abdullah, Theo Riddick and Zach Zenner are currently the top three backs heading into the 2015 season without any additions to the position via free agency or the draft this offseason.
Zenner in particular could see a considerable increase to his touches in the between the tackles and short yardage running role Bell was previously used in.
Zenner was limited to just four carries over the first four games of the season in 2015, but had 10 carries vs. Arizona Week 5 and was running well (5.