The Dolphins are set to release running back Kalen Ballage, as Ian Rapoport of NFL.com tweets. Ballage had lots of hype as a rookie in 2018, but the former fourth-round pick managed just 135 yards off of 74 carries last year. 
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Ballage, a taller-than-average RB at 6’3″, averaged 4.4 yards per carry while at Arizona State. As a rookie, he showed promise as a supporting cast member behind Kenyan Drake and veteran Frank Gore. In an admittedly small sample size of 36 carries, Ballage averaged 5.3 yards per attempt. Unfortunately, he regressed in 2019 and failed to make significant strides as a receiver.
Now, the league’s 31 other teams will have an opportunity to claim Ballage off of the waiver wire. If he is not picked up in the next 24 hours, the 24-year-old will be free to sign with any club of his choosing.
Well I guess Patrick Laird is now 3rd string
Less than 2 yards/carry? Yikes, that’s pretty awful. Reminds me of when Reggie Bush finished his Buffalo tenure with negative yardage
Still more productive then Derrius……
So how long before Miami signs Derrius Guice?
Also his longest run of the year was 8 yards, in his rookie year his long was 75. Kalen had a huge drop
Saw a rumor that Jets came in and traded for Ballage before he got released. Please post an update with details if you can.
I just saw that through Bleacher Report. I gather it’s true and that it’s for a conditional 7th rounder if he makes the roster. I understand he played better under Gase and is an FB type big body, blocking, short yardage back.
zpgreen
Nailed it:
link to thebiglead.com