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NFL Trade Deadline 2020: Top trade targets from each division

By Ian Higgins

MIAMI, FL - NOVEMBER 03: Quinnen Williams #95 of the New York Jets celebrates after sacking Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter of the game at Hard Rock Stadium on November 3, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - NOVEMBER 03: Quinnen Williams #95 of the New York Jets celebrates after sacking Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter of the game at Hard Rock Stadium on November 3, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 22: Royce Freeman #28 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after a second quarter touchdown against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field on December 22, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 22: Royce Freeman #28 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after a second quarter touchdown against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field on December 22, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

Royce Freeman. Pick Analysis. RB. 28. player. 45. Scouting Report. Oregon

One of the biggest victims of the surplus of running backs in the NFL, Royce Freeman has been shuffled down to the third spot in the Denver backfield. This places him behind both Bronco-staple Phillip Lindsay and newcomer Melvin Gordon. Even though he has been the third back on the depth chart, Freeman has found playing time to prove his worth due to injuries.

Freeman has been a consistent rushing presence for this Denver offense the past two seasons, averaging 131 carries for 509 yards as the backup to Lindsay. Freeman is a serviceable back who can fit into any conventional run-offense from day one and keep an offense on schedule.

Freeman is not a show-stopper, and will not be demanding a hefty price tag, so he will be an attractive option for teams who need a reliable piece of depth behind their lead back. Derrick Henry has been one of the most impressive physical specimens in sports over the last year but needs relief throughout the regular season to keep him fresh for the postseason.

Landing Spots: TEN, SEA, ATL

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