David Montgomery headlines a short list of premiere running backs expected to hit the NFL's free agency market when the new league year begins in Mid-March. The 25-year-old rusher is coming off a subpar season with the Bears, posting just 891 rushing yards, six total scores and 177.7 fantasy points. That was good enough for him to finish as the RB24.
Montgomery’s rushing yards and touchdowns have declined in three straight years, so a change of scenery could do him well. He’s still in the prime of his career too, so it’s not out of the realm of possibility that a new team and offense could mean a push back into the top 20 running backs based on fantasy points moving forward.
Here’s five teams that could have a need at running back and would be interesting spots for Montgomery to land next season.
