DeMeco Ryans, the Houston Texans’ first-year coach, was proud of his team’s accomplishments. He transformed a side that had only three victories the previous season, propelling them to the postseason divisional stage and clinching their first AFC South title in 2019. However, the Texans must “earn it again next year,” as Ryans puts it. According to Pro Football Focus, as reported by Over The Cap, the Texans are expected to have $69,959,976 in cap space this offseason. This places them third in the league in terms of available finances, after only the Washington Commanders and Tennessee Titans, according to PFF’s estimates. Last year, signing free agent Devin Singletary paid off. In four seasons with the Bills, he had 672 carries for 3,151 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns, as well as 145 receptions for 971 yards and four additional scores.
The Texans’ offence had some strong moments in 2023, but they must fix the running back problem this offseason. Devin Singletary led the club with 898 running yards and four touchdowns, despite poor run protection. Re-signing Singletary could be a wise decision for Houston. But, if not Singletary, who else is available as running back? Could the Texans use this cap room to dig further into their pockets and sign a high-profile running back? PFF has ranked the best NFL free agents. Here are the most notable running backs.
Saquon Barkley, New York Giants- 2024 Free agency rank: 29.
Barkley briefly sat out last summer, but returned to play on his franchise tag with little prospect of collecting incentives. Despite the Giants’ terrible season, Barkley demonstrated his explosiveness and highlight-reel catches in 2023. However, his inconsistency and missed time in recent seasons have hampered his market worth, particularly with the weak 2024 running back selection class. Josh Jacobs, Las Vegas Raiders – 2024 Free Agency Ranking: 30 In 2023, Jacobs, a year after winning the running title, had a hard start as the Josh McDaniels era collapsed. Despite a decrease in performance, he showed promise under Antonio Pierce’s leadership until suffering a season-ending quad injury. Jacobs, who will turn 26 before entering free agency, remains a significant asset with potential.
Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans- 2024 Free Agency Ranking: 31
Henry’s screen receiving abilities have evolved in recent seasons, adding a new dimension to his game. Comparisons with players like as Steven Jackson and Chris Ivory fall short. Henry has yet to hit the proverbial wall, whether due to age or total carries, as seen by his remarkable 3.32 yards after contact per attempt in 2023.
While Henry may not generate as many explosive plays in the future, he appears capable of dominating defenders and scoring double-digit touchdowns for a few more seasons. Related: Texans offseason: breaking down every free agent entering 2024. The Texans prioritize bolstering their running game while also recognizing the need to enhance their offensive line, which has space for development. Their goal continues to locate the ideal running back for Bobby Slowik’s scheme, capitalizing on Houston’s potential attraction as a free agent destination, aided by the presence of C.J. Stroud at quarterback.
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