Top 5 running backs 49ers star McCaffrey leads AP ranking
AP voters name Christian McCaffrey of the 49ers as top back after a 2023 season with 1,459 rushing yards, 2,023 scrimmage yards and 21 total TDs. Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley, Jonathan Taylor, and Brian Robinson follow in the top five.
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Christian McCaffrey
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Associated Press
AP Pro Football Writers
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Derrick Henry
Saquon Barkley
Jonathan Taylor
Brian Robinson
Iowa State
Breece Hall
New York Jets
Christian McGaffrey
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Eagles
Giants
Indianapolis Colts
Taylor
Colts
Anthony Richardson
Biian Robinson
Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta
Robinson
NFL Camps Highlight QB Battles Across Several Teams
Training camps reveal quarterback competitions in Las Vegas Denver New England Pittsburgh Minnesota and others. Aidan OConnell and Gardner Minshew push for Raiders job while Russell Wilson Kenny Pickett and Justin Fields compete in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. New England weighs Drake Mayo Brissett Milton and Zappe as candidates with Darnold and McCarthy shaping Minnesota plans.
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Aidan O’connell
Purdue
Gardner Minshew
Washington State
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Minshew
Raiders
Antonio Pierce
Pierce
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New England
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Minnesota
Russell Wilson
Steelers
Kenny Pickett
Philadelphia Eagles
Justin Fields
Chicago Bears
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Top 5 safeties: Winfield Jr tops AP list
Antoine Winfield Jr of the Buccaneers is named the NFL's top safety by the Associated Press after a standout season. He led with six forced fumbles and six sacks, earning a four year 84 million deal. Kyle Hamilton, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Jessie Bates III, and Jevon Holland follow in the top five.
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Michigan
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Kyle Hamilton
Hamilton
Minkah Fitzpatrick
Jessie Bates III
Jevon Holland
Iowa
Gene Stone
Derwin James
Justin Simmons
Kyle Duggar
Talanoa Hufanga
Xavier McKinney
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Baltimore Ravens
Pittsburgh Steelers
Fitzpatrick
Atlanta Falcons
Bates
Cincinnati
Atlanta
New Orleans
Derek Carr
Miami Dolphins
Holland
Tim Boyle
New York Jets
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