NFL Runnings Backs on the Mend

The NFL season, assuming there will be one, is a long time away. That doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t have football on your mind—especially those of you in keeper leagues. While you’re deciding who to keep or while you are entertaining trade proposals, a trio of running backs have recently announced that they are healthy and preparing for the upcoming season. 

Ahmad Bradshaw

After having his his ankle scoped, Bradshaw healthy and has his burst back. He told Zach Berman that he can “fly” after the procedure. He’s still an injury risk heading into the season, but his owners can rest a little easier. Bradshaw had 1,549 total yards (1,235 rushing) and eight touchdowns last season.

Jahvid Best also has his burst back now that his turf toe has had time to heal. He’s been working at Nike Camp to get ready for the season. He’s hungry, tweeting “Someone please end this madness… I’m ready to go back to WORK!”

Best got off to fast start, scoring five touchdowns in the first two weeks before the injuries hit. He was never quite the same. If he can avoid the injury bug, he is explosive enough to play like a top-15 fantasy running back. Best finished with 1,042 total yards (555 rushing) and six touchdowns (four rushing).

Maurice Jones-Drew

Ahead of schedule in his recovery from knee surgery, Mojo scared some owners off because of the knee injury last year. Still, he was able to play through it and pile up 1,641 total yards (1,324 rushing) and seven touchdowns (five rushing). Mojo should be a nice value pick next year going after the likes of Arian Foster, Adrian Peterson, Chris Johnson, Jamaal Charles, and Michael Turner.

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