Minnesota Vikings, Baltimore Ravens interested in BenJarvus Green-Ellis?

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This lack of running back talent has forced eyes to stones yet unturned in free agency as there are a few running backs out there who could help a team in need. One of those backs, according to Jason La Canfora, is former Patriots and Bengals running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis.

According to La Canfora, the Vikings, Ravens and others may have interest in Green-Ellis if he proves to be healthy.

It’s not clear if the Vikings, Ravens or any of the other teams suffering from running back problems are directly interested in Green-Ellis but it makes a ton of sense. Minnesota has a pair of up and coming backs to replace Peterson with as do the Ravens, so he may not be a fit there.

He’s also still unproven outside of New England, despite a good year with the Bengals, as he’s injury prone and could end up being another lost running back this season even if he finds a team.

Then again, he may end up being someone’s savior at the position as well.

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