10 NFC Players Who Could Be Cut

Adrian Peterson

5. Steven Jackson, Falcons

The veteran running back likely does not fit into Dan Quinn’s plans for 2015. The 31-year-old has averaged 3.6 yards per carry over the past two seasons in Atlanta, which includes a lot of time sidelined due to injury. Devonta Freeman is in store for a larger role and free-agent Justin Forsett is a better fit for Kyle Shanahan’s zone-blocking scheme.

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