backfield
The players occupying this area.
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Is it me or does Kaytron Allen have a solid chance of leading that Commanders backfield? White and Ford are passing-down backs and JCM is JAG.
Mason Reiger is a decent size linebacker with okay length who put up all time great explosive testing for a DE paired with great speed at the position. You'd prefer agilities to get a better idea of fit, but there are…
Alvin Kamara ‘excited’ to play with Travis Etienne in Saints backfield https://www.rawchili.com/nfl/882878/ The future of Alvin Kamara with the New Orleans Saints has been one of the top stories of…
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The players occupying this area.
: Maryland's football team practiced for the third straight day yesterday without its starting backfield.
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(sports) The rear part of the field of play, particularly.
“Is it me or does Kaytron Allen have a solid chance of leading that Commanders backfield? White and Ford are passing-down backs and JCM is JAG.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Mason Reiger is a decent size linebacker with okay length who put up all time great explosive testing for a DE paired with great speed at the position. You'd prefer agilities to get a better idea of fit, but there are loads of explosive guys who make a living in the backfield.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Alvin Kamara ‘excited’ to play with Travis Etienne in Saints backfield https://www.rawchili.com/nfl/882878/ The future of Alvin Kamara with the New Orleans Saints has been one of the top stories of…”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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