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The running back position has changed in recent years, as most of the NFL s top ball-carriers can also catch passes. Typically, those players sign for bigger contracts than their one-dimensional counterparts.
Tennessee Titans star Derrick Henry stands out as the exception among the position s highest-paid players. He hasn t reached 20 receptions in any of his five seasons, but the two-time rushing champion carries a heavy load.
Most running backs who are set to test free agency when the league year starts in March will sign one- or two-year deals because a majority of clubs feature multiple ball-carriers, which puts a cap on potential earnings.