Having missed out on several running back targets already this month, the Dolphins continue to explore every option for adding a player to their backfield. A league source tells Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald that the Dolphins’ search for a running back has led them to the trade market, where they’ve had conversations with multiple teams about a possible deal.
Salguero’s source did not specify particular teams the Dolphins have spoken to, or players they’ve inquired about, but it doesn’t appear any deal is imminent anyway.
The Dolphins saw Lamar Miller depart in free agency, signing a four-year deal with the Texans. Miami then attempted to land restricted free agent C.J. Anderson, but the Broncos ultimately decided to match Anderson’s four-year, $18MM offer sheet from the Fins, who were also in the running for Chris Johnson before he opted to re-sign with the Cardinals.
The Dolphins like incumbent running back Jay Ajayi, a 2015 fifth-rounder, but have been seeking a complementary back in order to avoid the Boise State product having to carry too significant a load.
While a trade is one option for Miami, the team could also return to the free agent market. Salguero mentions Arian Foster as one possibility, but he’s far from the only option — LeGarrette Blount, Ronnie Hillman, Steven Ridley, and Tim Hightower, among others, remain unsigned.
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Hillman could be a nice fit given his familiarity with Gase’s offense, and I think he could do well with a larger role than what he had in Denver. Plus, he won’t be nearly as expensive as C.J. Anderson would have been.
He fumbles way to much but he would be a good addition
I hear Ryan Matthews is available. Raiders would give up Murray if they landed Henry in the 2nd round. I’m sure Eddie Lacey is available for a 2nd or 3rd round pick. Tre Mason from the Rams for like a 6th? Zac Stacy from the Jets for a conditional 7th?
I would love to see Karlos Williams Buffalo RB in a Dolphins uniform, I would also check to see if K Moreno is in health and invite him to training camp
Knile Davis would be good fit but how expensive?