In the last week, the Minnesota Vikings have auditioned three running backs for potential free-agent contracts — Kareem Hunt, Mike Davis, and Ronald Awatt.
The franchise currently rosters five running backs: Alexander Mattison, Ty Chandler, Kene Nwangwu, DeWayne McBride, and Abram Smith.
Here’s Why the Vikings Are Exploring So Many Free-Agent RBs
Five RBs are more than enough for a regular season roster, so why on earth are the Vikings trying out a plethora of additional halfbacks? Here’s why.