Los Angeles Rams Play it Safe With One-Year Deal For Lance Dunbar

The Los Angeles Rams continue to stay busy in free agency with the addition of former Dallas Cowboys running back Lance Dunbar.

When considering the team was in need of a backup running back to Todd Gurley, there was excitement surrounding the Los Angeles Rams meeting with Lance Dunbar on Wednesday. Turns out, the meeting was a success after the team was able to convince the former Dallas Cowboys running back to come on board for the 2017 season.

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ESPN NFL Insider Adam Caplan reported on Thursday morning how Dunbar and the Rams agreed to a one-year deal, which could work out well for both parties. Like other free agents from this year’s class, the one-year deal for Dunbar will provide the running back with an opportunity to prove himself during the 2017 season, and after seeing the last two years, there’s obviously a small reason for concern.

Don’t forget that Dunbar suffered a devastating knee injury early on in the 2015 season, and was limited to only nine carries last year thanks to the emergence of Ezekiel Elliott along with Alfred Morris handling most of the backup responsibilities. If Dunbar can return to his old form from prior to the 2015 season, this could turn out to be a solid addition for Los Angeles.

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The argument can be made that Dunbar is more dangerous in the passing game than ground game, which could easily take some of the pressure off Gurley. It’s still way too early to tell, but after finishing with only four wins in 2016, the signing of Dunbar will hopefully turn out to be a low risk with a high reward for the Rams’ offense.