5 Most Likely Landing Spots for Former Kansas City Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles

By Jason Fletcher

After he spent parts of the last two seasons on injured reserve, the Kansas City Chiefs made the difficult decision to release running back Jamaal Charles earlier this week. Charles is now a free agent for the first time in his career and will be on the search for a new team in the coming days and weeks.

Here are the five most logical landing spots for Jamaal Charles.

5 Most Likely Landing Spots for Former Kansas City Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles
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Seattle Seahawks

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The Seahawks seem to have found some good young backs in Thomas Rawls and C.J. Prosise, but Charles would be the perfect veteran compliment. He could add another versatile piece to the Seahawks' offense.

Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks seem to have found some good young backs in Thomas Rawls and C.J. Prosise, but Charles would be the perfect veteran compliment. He could add another versatile piece to the Seahawks' offense.

Dallas Cowboys

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NFL Network's Mike Garafolo has already reported that Charles has the Cowboys near the top of his list of destinations, but general manager and team owner Jerry Jones reportedly has more interest in Adrian Peterson. Charles could be a good fallback option.

Dallas Cowboys

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo has already reported that Charles has the Cowboys near the top of his list of destinations, but general manager and team owner Jerry Jones reportedly has more interest in Adrian Peterson. Charles could be a good fallback option.

Green Bay Packers

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Eddie Lacy is a free agent and the Packers could be looking for a veteran running back to pair with Ty Montgomery. Charles would be the perfect fit for Green Bay's offense as he's a tremendous receiver out of the backfield.

Green Bay Packers

Eddie Lacy is a free agent and the Packers could be looking for a veteran running back to pair with Ty Montgomery. Charles would be the perfect fit for Green Bay's offense as he's a tremendous receiver out of the backfield.

Oakland Raiders

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Latavius Murray is testing the waters in free agency which leaves an opening in the backfield for the Raiders. The team has been rumored to have interest in Adrian Peterson, but Jamaal Charles would fit perfectly as well.

Oakland Raiders

Latavius Murray is testing the waters in free agency which leaves an opening in the backfield for the Raiders. The team has been rumored to have interest in Adrian Peterson, but Jamaal Charles would fit perfectly as well.

Philadelphia Eagles

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The Eagles spent the 2016 season shuffling through a rotation of running backs that featured Ryan Mathews, Darren Sproles, and Wendell Smallwood. While the team did finish No. 11 in the NFL in rushing, Philadelphia could look to have a bell cow in Charles.

Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles spent the 2016 season shuffling through a rotation of running backs that featured Ryan Mathews, Darren Sproles, and Wendell Smallwood. While the team did finish No. 11 in the NFL in rushing, Philadelphia could look to have a bell cow in Charles.

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