Austin Ekeler and Brian Robinson were the two-headed monster that the Washington Commanders relied on to reach the conference championship game last season.
Both are entering the final years of their deal with the team, though. With a bolstered offensive line, the Commanders could look to add another runner to the roster in the hopes of making their top two, a three-headed unstoppable force.
A player they could look at? Former Baltimore Raven and Los Angeles Charger J.K. Dobbins.
NFL reporter Gilberto Manzano suggested that Dobbins would be the top choice and best fit for Washington out of the leftover free agents.
"It’s a bit surprising that Dobbins remains unsigned after bouncing back from significant injuries to emerge as a Comeback Player of the Year candidate with the Chargers last season," Manzano said. "Perhaps teams aren’t willing to pay a certain price for a running back with an extensive injury history.
"The Commanders could use a productive back such as Dobbins, who recorded 905 yards in 13 games last season. Dobbins wouldn’t have to carry a heavy workload with Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler also on the Commanders’ roster."
He has an injury history, but we are a bit puzzled as to why he sits on the shelf.
Dobbins' 2024 season showed he could still play football at a high level with the right offensive line blocking for him. Washington has made tremendous strides to bolster their front five over the last two seasons.
Because of this, a power runner like Dobbins would be an excellent fit for the Commanders offense.
Even maybe as a final piece to a Super Bowl roster.