Baltimore Ravens Rumors and News: Justin Forsett Depth Needed Behind Lorenzo Taliaferro, Buck Allen? Browns Need RB Help

Sep 01, 2015 02:11 PM EDT
Fred Jackson (22) of the Buffalo Bills
David Bruton (30) of the Denver Broncos is stiff-armed by Fred Jackson (22) of the Buffalo Bills in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Buffalo Bills at Invesco Field at Mile High on December 7, 2014. "

After the Bills sudden release of Fred Jackson the veteran running back is now looking for a new home. Jackson is reportedly visiting the Seattle Seahawks where his former teammate and good friend Marshawn Lynch currently handles the bulk of the carries.

--UPDATE: Jackson is signing with the Seahawks.

Jackson is 34 but will provide be a capable running back regardless of where he goes. Jackson's primary concern is how injury prone he can be and at 34 the wrong injury could end his career.

Jackson spelling Lynch could make for one of the deadliest ground games in the NFL, Jackson is a capable pass blocker as well as a good receiver so the Seahawks could use him out of the backfield and on passing downs.

The Ravens are also interested in Jackson as Buck Allen has failed to back up Justin Forsett effectively and Lorenzo Taliaferro is currently suffering from a sprained MCL.

The Ravens may need to up there offer if they are going to grab the veteran running back.

Other teams with reported interest are the New England Patriots and the Cleveland Browns. With all of these suitors for Jackson it will be interesting to see which one needs him the most. 

 

 

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