The running back position is certainly looking a lot different heading into the summer break in 2018 in comparison to a year ago. Or, at least, it is a lot deeper than it was. Returning are Le’Veon Bell (whenever he signs a contract), second-year man James Conner, and veteran Fitzgerald Toussaint. The rest of the group consists of new faces from this time last year, though veteran Stevan Ridley finished the regular season with the team and is now back.
The most notable names being added to the mix since that time are a pair of rookies, fifth-round pick Jaylen Samuels, who is more of a multi-purpose offensive player rather than a true running back, and undrafted free agent Jarvion Franklin, a big back out of Western Michigan.