Miami Dolphins 2019 post free agency running back situation

The Miami Dolphins haven’t done anything to their running back group so far this off-season but that doesn’t mean they are set at the position.

When the NFL Draft rolls around in April, many believe that the Miami Dolphins will draft a running back in the mid-rounds. While that is possible, the street free agency route this year may be a better option for a team in flux.

Currently the Dolphins have only two running backs on their roster and that makes the position one of the thinnest on the team. There is no reason to panic however. Kenyan Drake and Kalen Ballage will handle the majority of the work this year regardless of who the Dolphins sign or draft.

Miami let Frank Gore leave via free agency as well as Brandon Boldin. Gore joined the Bills and Bolden returned to the Patriots. Sinorice Perry is still a free agent and could return after free agency really slows down.

While the free agent market is no longer filled with top talent, which Miami needs to avoid, there are still plenty of options. Ty Montgomery formerly of the Packers is a viable pass catching option for the Chad O’Shea offense and Charcandrick West could provide depth.

Miami however will likely turn to the draft and they have had a lot of success with mid-round runners. Lamar Miller, Jay Ajayi, Kenyan Drake, and Kalen Ballage have all been drafted after the 2nd round. Most in rounds four or five. Only Drake was higher than a fourth round pick.

For now the Dolphins don’t need to worry about the position even though it is thin. O’Shea is still working out his playbook and style and that will determine which direction Chris Grier goes in and where he will add players from.