This former Alabama football RB will need a new home
Mark Ingram was one of the first fan-favorite Alabama football players of the Nick Saban era. He was the face of the 2009 team, and he was Alabama’s first Heisman winner. Since leaving Tuscaloosa, he has been successful on two NFL teams.
Despite such a long career, Ingram still has value in the right situation. After being cut by the Baltimore Ravens, he will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
So, what are the best fits for Mark Ingram in the NFL? These five teams have some need at running back and could use Ingram’s leadership and skills in 2021.
5. Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta has a lot of needs, and running back isn’t near the top. They will likely take a quarterback of the future and focus on defense in the NFL Draft. If they draft a running back, it will be in the later rounds.
Atlanta signed Todd Gurley to a one-year deal last season, so they are without a starting running back. They could re-sign Gurley, and that is the most likely scenario. He has value when you consider how little you will have to pay him. However, Gurley could go look for a bigger deal with another team,
The Falcons have a terrible cap situation, so they will have to get creative with how they upgrade the roster. They might not be able to afford Mark Ingram without cutting multiple players. Still, the fit makes sense. This would add another Alabama football player to Atlanta’s offense and pair Julio Jones with Ingram once again. This won’t be the most lucrative spot for Ingram, but it will probably give him the most playing time.