Philadelphia Eagles: 3 recently cut running backs to perfect the offseason

Roster cutdown day has come and gone, and the Philadelphia Eagles now sit with 53 players on their current roster. That 53 is temporary; however, there will almost certainly be movement between now and Week 1.

As the team was making moves to trim down their roster, general manager Howie Roseman solved one of the few holes on this Eagles roster by trading for star safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson. With one of the team’s greatest needs answered, all that truly remains is for the team to complete the running back room.

Philadelphia was, of course, not the only team tidying up their roster, which has led to a series of running backs being set to hit the open market. Well-known names such as Phillip Lindsay, Marlon Mack, Sony Michel, and more are currently in search of new teams, and Philadelphia could easily become their new home.

The Philadelphia Eagles could perfect their offseason with another quality RB.

Miles Sanders, Boston Scott, and Kenneth Gainwell are all nice pieces for a committee, but another quality back would be enough to give true confidence in the Eagles’ running attack. The one aspect noticeable missing from the Eagles’ rushing attack is a true downhill runner.

Kenneth Gainwell was surprisingly effective in short-yardage situations last season despite being projected as a pass-catching back. Philadelphia should not be fully certain about that remaining the case in year two.

Adding another low-cost weapon at running back is a no-brainer, and if any of these backs are involved, it just might be enough to secure the team a perfect offseason.