Here’s looking at the veteran runners (and receivers) who can help teams most on the open market:<\/p>\n
FREE AGENCY:\u00a0Ranking top 100 free agents, best players available by position<\/a><\/p>\n NFL free agent RB rankings 2026 Walker is coming off his dominant Super Bowl 60 MVP performance vs. the Patriots<\/a>. He is a power runner with extra juice to the outside and is better off staying as the early-down option, with limited touches give a few nicks for receiving and pass protection.<\/p>\n 2. Travis Etienne Jr., Jaguars (age: 27)<\/p>\n Etienne looks ready to sign elsewhere as the team can move on fine with second-year back Bhayshul Tuten and others in Liam Coen’s offense. The Chiefs<\/a> should covet his versatility as they try to clean up their backfield and can no longer pursue Hall.<\/p>\n 3. Tyler Allgeier, Falcons (age: 25)<\/p>\n Allgeier should have plenty of appeal as a reliable all-around power back with his previous work behind Bijan Robinson. He would fit best as a goal-line type change of pace, like he was in Atlanta.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Ranking the top QBs in 2026 free agency<\/a><\/p>\n Gainwell was a valuable, versatile Eagle before having some explosive work to complement Jaylen Warren in Pittsburgh. He might get a chance to return late in the process.<\/p>\n 5. Rico Dowdle, Panthers (age: 27)<\/p>\n Dowdle flashed big-game ability in Carolina but couldn’t get the key workload over Chuba Hubbard in the end. He does a little of everything well as a strong backup, like he was for a long time in Dallas.<\/p>\n 6. Brian Robinson Jr., 49ers\u00a0(age: 26)<\/p>\n Robinson rebounded from his time in Washington to one of Christian McCaffrey’s strongest backups. He can find more power and pop in any Kyle Shanahan adjacent zone-blocking offense.<\/p>\n 7. JK Dobbins, Broncos (age: 27)<\/p>\n Dobbins can be dynamic and red zone productive when on the field, but durability issues have lingered throughout his whole career in Baltimore and Denver. Whoever signs him must have a solid No. 2 option.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Sporting News’ 2-round mock draft<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n White went from a receiving option in the Tom Brady era with limited running pop to someone now just as valuable in the rushing attack. He got overtaken by Bucky Irving with the Bucs<\/a>, but it would be intriguing in a more even committee.<\/p>\n 9. Najee Harris, Chargers (age: 27)<\/p>\n Harris was off to a promising start with his second team after leaving Pittsburgh but was quickly derailed by a torn Achilles. He is still a solid power running with good receiving skills, who might be a good fit replacing David Montgomery in Detroit.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Top 140 big board of top prospects in 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 10. Aaron Jones, Vikings (age: 31)<\/p>\n1. Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks (age: 25)<\/p>\n
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4. Kenneth Gainwell, Steelers (age: 26)<\/p>\n8. Rachaad White, Buccaneers (age: 27)<\/p>\n