James Cook is the latest running back to receive a long-term extension, and his new deal could indirectly lead to a Breece Hall trade. Originally hoping for a deal averaging $15-20 million per year, Cook settled for a four-year contract worth $12 million per season. This came shortly after the Los Angeles Rams signed Kyren Williams to a similar extension, and now Hall is the next big-name running back due for a major payday.

Based on these two contracts, it's clear that teams won't break the bank for non-elite talents. Breece Hall has the raw talent to be a top back in this league, but he won't reach that ceiling without a trade. First-year head coach Anthony Lynn wants to use a running back by committee, and this approach could literally cost Hall millions of dollars. In a recent article

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