Arrr! Chargers' Austin Ekeler be summonin' his fellow scallywags o'er Zoom to fight off the dwindlin' market, says a tale!
2023-07-22
Arrr, word be sailin' through the seven seas that the seasoned NFL scallywags be plannin' a mighty rebellion 'gainst the plunderin' market. Led by the brave Austin Ekeler of the Los Angeles Chargers, they be gatherin' for a Zoom parley come Saturday!
Several veteran NFL running backs have started a group chat to discuss the disappearing market for their position and how to improve the situation. Austin Ekeler of the Los Angeles Chargers has organized a Zoom call with other backs to address their declining salaries and demand. The NFL players union will also be involved in some capacity with the call. The lack of contract extensions for three key running backs, Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, and Tony Pollard, caught the attention of backs across the league. They were unable to reach long-term agreements with their teams and are now faced with the decision to hold out or play under a franchise tag. Ekeler and other running backs have been vocal about the issue, expressing their frustration with the devaluation of their position. Derrick Henry of the Tennessee Titans and Jonathan Taylor of the Indianapolis Colts also voiced their support for running backs fighting for what they deserve. The running back market has been devalued as teams have found that rookie draft picks on cheaper contracts are just as effective as veterans. The last running back to sign a contract worth $10 million or more per season was Nick Chubb of the Cleveland Browns. With several top running backs still on the market and training camps approaching, the situation for running backs remains uncertain.