The offseason talk around the NFL has centered mainly on the contract expectations of running backs in recent weeks. The position has been severely devalued in the modern pass-first league, and many of the league’s top rushers were placed on franchise tags ahead of the 2023 season.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon is a veteran who has seen the change in how offenses utilize players at his position. He spoke with reporters after Tuesday’s practice to share his thoughts on the lack of financial accommodations for running backs.
