Vikings free agency 2017: What running backs are available?
By Adam Patrick
Darren McFadden
- 29-years-old
- 6-foot-2, 210 pounds
2016 stats (in four games with the Dallas Cowboys):
- 24 carries, 87 rushing yards
- 3 catches, 17 receiving yards, 0 touchdowns
Speaking of players who have trouble staying on the field, McFadden has not managed to even come close to the expectations he was given when the Oakland Raiders selected him with the fourth overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft.
During his nine years in the league, the running back has only rushed for more than 1,000 yards in a single-season twice. But his numbers may have something to do with the fact that he misses an average of least four games per year due to being injured.
If free-agent running back Matt Asiata ends up not returning to the Vikings in 2017, McFadden could be a decent option as his replacement. He is well past the point in his career to be a starter in the NFL, but he could be a good change of pace-type option for Minnesota to have available in their offense next season.