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Why do so many running backs seem to have weight issues?

On the eve of free agency, reports have emerged that one of the biggest name running backs set to hit the market has become, well, bigger.

'Word on street' is Le'Veon Bell ballooned to 260 pounds during his year away from football https://t.co/z4VTQFZIXP

— Rotoworld Football (@Rotoworld_FB) February 20, 2019

It’s obviously posturing season, so maybe former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell actually tipped the scales at 260 at some point recent months, or perhaps it’s a team planting rumors in order to attempt to drive his value down.