Seahawks Target Budget-Friendly RBs

0:00On March 4th, the Seattle Seahawks faced a major shake-up at running back after passing on the franchise tag for Kenneth Walker III. He's now headed to free agency, unless a last-minute deal changes things. This hits hard with back-up Zack Chardonnay out for months, recovering from a torn ACL, leaving the team scrambling for options. Team Insiders report the Seahawks are targeting two free agents to rebuild the position. Atlanta Falcons back. Tyler Algear is on their radar after a solid year with over 500 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. San Francisco 49ers runner Brian Robinson also draws interest for his versatile play from prior stops. Fans and pundits view this as a cost-saving strategy. Franchising Walker could have topped $14 million a year, but pairing Algear and Robinson might run just $8 million combined. Both bring reliable hands in the passing game, which fits new coach Mike McDonald's vision perfectly. Details emerge on why these guys make sense.

1:01Algear accrays a starting role after sharing carries while Robinson knows elements of the offense from time with the 49er staff. They could step in right away and mesh with Seattle's run-focused attack. As the Seahawks hunt these deals, their backfill looks set for a fresh, budget-friendly start that keeps them competitive without breaking the bank.