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NFL free agency 2019: Top 50 available players

By Conor Myles

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 31: Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) lines up before the snap during the NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans on December 31, 2017, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 31: Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) lines up before the snap during the NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans on December 31, 2017, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 13: Mark Ingram #22 of the New Orleans Saints during the NFC Divisional Playoff at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 13: Mark Ingram #22 of the New Orleans Saints during the NFC Divisional Playoff at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

25. Mark Ingram, RB

Ingram enters free agency at the age of 29 (and turns 30 during the 2019 season), which isn’t ideal for a running back. Nonetheless, the former first-round pick still has a lot to offer a running back group, especially a committee approach like the one he’s formed in New Orleans with teammate Alvin Kamara.

Ingram missed four games this season, which affected his overall performance, but the running back still rushed for 645 yards on 138 carries, averaged 4.7 yards per attempt and scored rushing and one receiving touchdowns. This was quite a step down from his 230-1124-12 ground campaign in 2017, but it was still productive.

The Saints are starting to lean on Kamara more as the lead back, but keeping Ingram would be wise to continue giving the aging Drew Brees a reliable and varied run game.

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