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Philadelphia Eagles: Four *new* RB2 options to consider in 2021

By David Esser

Oct 24, 2020; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Javonte Williams (25) runs for a touchdown as North Carolina State Wolfpack safety Jakeen Harris (6) defends in the fourth quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2020; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Javonte Williams (25) runs for a touchdown as North Carolina State Wolfpack safety Jakeen Harris (6) defends in the fourth quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Philadelphia Eagles Jason Huntley
Sep 13, 2020; Landover, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Jason Huntley (32) carries the ball as Washington Football Team defensive end Montez Sweat (90) chases in the first quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Jason Huntley – Internal

Drifting towards an in-house option now, the Philadelphia Eagles claiming of Jason Huntley last offseason never really made any sense. They made a point of snatching him up following his preseason released off the Detroit Lions roster, but then never used him.

Appearing in five games and only receiving six total offensive touches, Huntley finished his rookie season with just 19 yards.

Now obviously, 19 yards isn’t a whole lot to go off of! On face value, Boston Scott appears like he would be the far better option moving forward when it comes to being a rotational RB. However, one has to assume that Howie Roseman and his team of scouts saw something when it came to Huntley last year.

A versatile runner coming off a 1,200+ yard senior season at New Mexico State, there’s at least some sense of untapped potential when it comes to Huntley and what he can bring to the table.

If Huntley has himself a good offseason camp, and is able to impress Nick Sirianni and the rest of the new coaching staff, I wouldn’t completely rule him out of the RB2 conversation. Huntley turns 23 later this month, and the Eagles have made a point all offseason long of “getting younger” moving forward.

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