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NFL Rumors: Veteran RBs Start Group Text After Barkley, Jacobs Fail to Sign Contracts

Related Topics: Matt Barkley, Michael Florio

After star running backs Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs and Tony Pollard failed to receive long-term deals from their respective teams before Monday's deadline, veteran players at the position are reportedly banding together to address the disappointing developments.

According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, "veteran running backs have organized a group text chain, during which they have been commiserating about the current market at the position — and brainstorming regarding strategies for improving the situation."

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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