It’s more likely that the New Orleans Saints will pick a running back from the talented rookie class in the 2023 NFL draft, but they could also look to invest in free agency while searching for someone to pair with Alvin Kamara — or maybe replace the star running back if he is suspended during the upcoming season. The point is that the position is an area of need for them regardless of Kamara’s status.
Sure, it wouldn’t make sense to pay up another top-tier contract to someone like Saquon Barkley or Josh Jacobs. But there are plenty of appealing options set to test the market in March. Let’s survey the best free agent running backs;