The Seattle Seahawks suffered blow after blow to their run game last year when they lost three running backs to season-ending injuries. Seattle had to find replacements for starter Chris Carson, Rashaad Penny and C.J. Prosise.
The Seahawks brought back a couple of well-known veterans, including Marshawn Lynch, who found a way to punch himself into the endzone much to the pleasure of Seattle fans everywhere.
But heading into the 2020 NFL season, the question remains, is durability still a concern for the Seahawks running backs?
With no on-field activities yet this spring, Carson, Penny and Prosise have some extra time to recuperate before returning to practice. Out of extra precaution, however, Seattle looked to the NFL draft for a little insurance at the position.
The Seahawks selected running back DeeJay Dallas out of Miami to add more depth in the backfield.
“He’s a guy with a really big attitude and personality about it and try hard and effort and all of that,” coach Pete Carroll said after the draft. “That was the mix. He’s been a wildcat guy back there in the backfield. That just adds to the makeup that he brings that makes him unique. That’s kind of the guys that we love to fall for. Hopefully, he will contribute in many ways. Versatility is a big deal with him.”
As we inch closer to training camp, we’ll have a better idea of the health statutes of the injured players will hopefully have gotten a glimpse at the rookie running back’s ball-handling skills.
