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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 Le'Veon Bell
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DECEMBER 20: Le’Veon Bell #26 of the Kansas City Chiefs scores a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the fourth quarter in the game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 20, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

Le’Veon Bell – Free Agent

A player who the Eagles expressed a bit of interest in following his release from the Steelers back in 2019, Le’Veon Bell still makes a semblance of sense as a rotational back behind Miles Sanders.

While Bell is undoubtedly a shell of his former self compared to what he accomplished in Pittsburgh, he’s still just 29 years old. That’s really not that old in the grand scheme of things.

Bell went ring-chasing this past season following his release from the Jets, landing with Kansas City as a backup behind some of their more established options. As much as Bell probably still wants a Super Bowl ring following the Chiefs defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, there’s also a half decent chance that he wants to play a bit more moving forward.

Not only would the Eagles give Bell the opportunity to move back to his former state, but it also gives him the chance to receive a considerable amount of touches moving forward. Like previously mentioned, Sirianni is expected to run a “running back by committee” type approach similar to what he did in Indy, and Miles Sanders has struggled with injuries two years in a row.

If Bell is looking to cash in on an incentive-laden, one-year deal behind a somewhat injury prone RB, Philly would be a pretty comfortable landing spot.

It’s unclear what Bell’s asking price would be, but seeing as he’s yet to sign with anyone, my guess is that he’d settle for a league minimum contract at this point in the offseason.

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