Tony Pollard is officially leaving the Dallas Cowboys and the veteran will be tasked with helping upgrade the Pro Bowl running back.
Pollard agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract with the Tennessee Titans, according to reports. The Athletic’s Dianna Russini says the Cowboys tried to re-sign Pollard, but he accepted a bigger offer from Tennessee.
The Dallas Cowboys sided with running back Tony Pollard. The Giants and the Vikings had their eye on him. He took home the biggest paycheck with Tennessee, according to sources.
– Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 11, 2024
Pollard is part of a loaded class of free-agent running backs that also includes Derrick Henry. It has been reported that Henry will return to Tennessee next season, and Pollard’s signature is still confirming it.
After making the Pro Bowl in a backfield shared with Ezekiel Elliott in 2022, Pollard expected to be one of the most productive running backs in football last season. He had a career-high 252 carries, converting them into 1,005 yards and six touchdowns. He added 55 catches for 311 yards.
Pollard had 75 fewer touchdowns in 2022 than in 2023, but still had more yards from scrimmage in 2022. This has raised questions about whether he is being used as a star running back or in a complementary role.
While the Titans don’t plan to use Pollard as a shell cow, the contract says they envision him as a component of their offense next season and beyond.
This article was first published on Larry Brown Sports and distributed with permission.
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