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4 RBs the NY Giants should stay away from in free agency

By Zak Musso

ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 24: Boston Scott #35 of the Philadelphia Eagles gets set against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 24: Boston Scott #35 of the Philadelphia Eagles gets set against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) /
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Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (23), shows a memorable stiff arm move against Cleveland Browns defenders during NFL action Sunday November 13, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.Photos Cleveland Browns V Miami Dolphins 63
Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (23), shows a memorable stiff arm move against Cleveland Browns defenders during NFL action Sunday November 13, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.Photos Cleveland Browns V Miami Dolphins 63 /

2. RB Jeff Wilson Jr.

Mostert’s backfield mate in Miami this season was Jeff Wilson Jr. and he will be a popular running back in the free agent market. After playing for more than five seasons in San Fransisco, Wilson was traded to Miami shortly before the 2022 trade deadline, and finished the season strong, posting 392 rushing yards in eight games as a Dolphin.

Similar to Mostert, as a former starter, Wilson will likely command a hefty salary in the offseason. Additionally, Wilson offers very little as a pass-catching running back, something that is heavily featured in the Giants offense.

Wilson has just 216 receving yards the past three seasons. In comparsion, Barkley had 338 receiving yards in 2022 alone. A backup running back in the NFL ideally features very similar qualities to the starter, and Wilson is very different from Barkley.

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