2016 NFL Free Agents: Latest Doug Martin, Matt Forte Rumors and Predictions

January 17, 2016   ·   Daniel Kramer   ·   Jump to comments

Two of the game’s top running backs have unclear futures pressing forward this offseason, as Doug Martin and Matt Forte eye free agency.
Forte is one of the game’s best dual-threat backs, having set the running back record for most receptions in a season in 2014. However, he’s coming off an injury-afflicted season and will be 31 years old this time next year, which are both indications he won’t remain with the Chicago Bears. 
Martin, 27, regained form as one of the league’s top backs, finishing second to only Adrian Peterson in rushing yards with 1,402. As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hope to take a leap forward in the NFC South under new head coach Dirk Koetter, they’ll want to keep their star around to complement sophomore quarterback Jameis Winston.
Here is a look at the latest on the two top running backs on set to hit the free-agent market.
 
Matt Forte
Forte is arguably the league’s most underrated bac...

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