2025 NFL Free Agents: Running Backs
2025 NFL Free Agent Movement: Running Backs In fantasy football, there is no offseason. Before the NFL finalizes its year, fantasy football fans are preparing for the next draft season. That is especially true in dynasty football. Part of good preparation is knowing about the upcoming crop of NFL free agents. The draft can dramatically shake rosters. However, free agency begins in March and is the first major “new” season event. Therefore, it is important to note which veterans are signing and how that could impact the upcoming NFL draft. Next up in FullTime Fantasy‘s free agent analysis, we break down the 2025 NFL Free Agents: Running Backs. Also, check out our Free Agents: Quarterbacks. Player Pos. 2024 Team 2025 Team Type Age 2024 Salary Aaron Jones RB Vikings Vikings UFA 31 $7,000,000 Miles Sanders RB Panthers Cowboys UFA 28 $4,020,000 Najee Harris RB Steelers Chargers UFA 27 $3,261,861 A.J. Dillon RB Packers Eagles UFA 27 $2,742,500 Nick Chubb RB Browns UFA 30 $2,275,000 Gus Edwards RB Chargers UFA 30 $2,250,000 Javonte Williams RB Broncos Cowboys UFA 25 $2,216,439 Raheem Mostert RB Dolphins Raiders UFA 33 $3,692,353 Travis Homer RB Bears Bears UFA 27 $2,000,000 Alexander Mattison RB Raiders Dolphins UFA 27 $2,000,000 Ameer Abdullah RB Raiders Raiders UFA 32 $1,850,000 Jeff Wilson RB Dolphins UFA 30 $1,750,000 J.K. Dobbins RB Chargers UFA 27 $1,610,000 Samaje Perine RB Chiefs Bengals UFA 30 $1,500,000 Dare Ogunbowale RB Texans Texans UFA 31 $1,500,000 Chase Edmonds RB Buccaneers UFA 29 $1,500,000 Nyheim Hines RB Browns UFA 29 $1,495,000 JaMycal Hasty RB Patriots UFA 29 $1,450,000 Ty Johnson RB Bills Bills UFA 28 $1,292,500 D’Ernest Johnson RB Jaguars UFA 29 $1,275,000 Rico Dowdle RB Cowboys Panthers UFA 27 $1,255,000 Kareem Hunt RB Chiefs Chiefs UFA 30 $1,210,000 Cam Akers RB Vikings UFA 26 $1,175,000 Mike Boone RB Panthers UFA 30 $1,125,000 Jeremy McNichols RB Commanders Commanders UFA 30 $1,125,000 Trayveon Williams RB Bengals UFA 28 $1,125,000 Joshua Kelley RB Titans UFA 28 $1,125,000 Craig Reynolds RB Lions Lions RFA 29 $1,125,000 D’Onta Foreman RB Browns UFA 29 $1,125,000 Kene Nwangwu RB Jets Jets UFA 27 $1,055,000 Trey Sermon RB Colts UFA 26 $1,055,000 Darrynton Evans RB Bears Bills UFA 27 $1,055,000 John Kelly RB Browns RFA 29 $1,055,000 Patrick Taylor RB 49ers 49ers UFA 27 $1,055,000 Julius Chestnut RB Titans Titans RFA 25 $985,000 Raheem Blackshear RB Panthers RFA 27 $985,000 Ronnie Rivers RB Rams Rams RFA 26 $985,000 Kenneth Gainwell RB Eagles Steelers UFA 26 $953,881 Avery Williams RB Falcons Eagles UFA 27 $930,038 Elijah Mitchell RB 49ers Chiefs UFA 27 $915,893 Chris Rodriguez Jr. RB Commanders ERFA 26 $915,000 Emanuel Wilson RB Packers ERFA 26 $915,000 Chris Evans RB Bengals UFA 28 $913,222 Khalil Herbert RB Bengals Colts UFA 27 $902,676 Jaylen Warren RB Steelers RFA 27 $857,333 Jordan Mason RB 49ers Vikings (via trade) RFA 26 $853,333 Owen Wright RB Ravens ERFA 26 $795,000 Ellis Merriweather RB Packers SFA 26 $256,667 Patrick Richard FB Ravens Ravens UFA 31 $3,750,000 Reggie Gilliam FB Bills Bills UFA 28 $2,300,000 Michael Burton FB Broncos Broncos UFA 33 $1,210,000 Adam Prentice FB Saints UFA 28 $1,130,000 Kristian Welch FB Ravens UFA 27 $1,125,000 Jakob Johnson FB Giants Texans UFA 31 $1,125,000 Robert Burns FB Falcons UFA 27 $795,000 Aaron Jones stayed healthy and finished as the RB19 in fantasy points per game. However, his efficiency has declined for three straight seasons and he’s nearing the end. UPDATE: Jones re-signed with the Vikings for two years. Najee Harris has been a consistent producer but lacks the three-down upside to attract a top-ten RB deal. He’ll have suitors but could easily wind up back in a timeshare with a rookie. Speaking of timeshare situations, Javonte Williams will look to move to a team that will allow him to be a lead back. Sean Payton is firmly committed to a rotation, so expect Williams to test the market. If he re-signs in Denver, Williams’s fantasy value takes a hit. J.K. Dobbins made the most of his one-year ‘prove it’ deal in Los Angeles. However, with a checked injury history, Dobbins will be viewed as a mid-level option as the potential lead in a rotational backfield. If he lands in an offense that is poised to cash in a bunch of short-yardage opportunities, Dobbins has middle-round fantasy value appeal. Position Grade: 2/10 The 2025 NFL season is starting and you can get access to the best help out there! All FullTime Fantasy members get exclusive access to our 24/7 Chat Room on Discord! All morning on Sunday, Senior Analyst Jody Smith will be standing by to answer all your crucial start/sit and keep you updated with all the latest news and injury updates. JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! GET THE LATEST ARTICLES AND UPDATES Subscribe to our FREE newsletter – Breaking Fantasy news & site updates! Like and share our new Facebook page! Be sure to pay attention to our giveaways for your shot at some sweet prizes!
