Chicago Bears: RB options with Kareem Hunt off the table

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 17: Le'Veon Bell #26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers stiff arms Anthony Barr #55 of the Minnesota Vikings as he carries in the ball in the second half during the game at Heinz Field on September 17, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

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TAMPA, FL – SEPTEMBER 16: Jay Ajayi #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at Raymond James Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

Jay Ajayi

The Philadelphia Eagles find themselves in a tough financial situation. Odds are they won’t be using the limited funds they have to re-sign a running back who has a history of health issues. Jay Ajayi is another of those players who is a clear difference-maker in terms of his talent, but only when he’s able to stay on the football field. A frustrating dice roll every year.

He missed seven games as a rookie. Then in 2016, he was a Pro Bowler with 1,272 yards and eight touchdowns. A year later he regressed in Miami, gets traded to the Eagles and averages 5.8 yards per carry while helping them win the Super Bowl. Then last season he’s done for the year after just four games. So yeah. If the Bears are the gambling type, he’s a name to pursue.

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