The Chargers lost backup running back Mike Tolbert behind Ryan Mathews this offseason and have yet to sign a replacement. It’s possible that they are fine with making Ryan Mathews a true feature back for the first time in his 3 year career, as well as giving backup Curtis Brinkley more carries and running more than normal with fullback Le’Ron McClain, one of the league’s best carrying fullbacks.
However, according to ProFootballWeekly, they are interested in adding a veteran running back. This could mean they aren’t confident in Brinkley and his 32 career carries, as well as 7th round rookie Edwin Baker. The top two veteran running backs available are probably Cedric Benson and Ryan Grant, but they’ve also worked out Jackie Battle and not Benson or Grant. Battle has been a career backup with divisional rival Chiefs. At the same time, it wouldn’t surprise me if they didn’t add a back.
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No need to add back up. Was at an Drew Brees charity event on Friday. Lots of Chargers think Brinkley is the real deal and just needs the game reps to prove it.
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