According to multiple sources, the Los Angeles Rams have agreed to terms with RB Lance Dunbar, former Cowboy.
The Rams were seeking another backup for Todd Gurley, the 2015 NFL offensive rookie of the year who is expected to rebound from a disappointing performance last season.
Dunbar appeared to be ready to have a breakout season in 2015 with the Cowboys, who were one year removed from the DeMarco Murray era and one year away from the Ezekiel Elliott era.
In four games, he amassed 21 receptions for 215 yards, and he had 67 rushing yards—54 of which came on three carries against the New Orleans Saints—until he suffered a season-ending knee injury.
Benny Cunningham was Gurley’s backup in 2016, but he was placed on injured reserve for the last three games because of a neck injury. Cunningham, who also returned kickoffs, is a free agent.
Dunbar rushed for 422 yards in 94 carries in five seasons with the Dallas Cowboys.
Last season, playing behind rookie Ezekiel Elliott, Dunbar carried only nine times for 31 yards. He caught 16 passes. In 2015, he had five carries for 67 yards and caught 21 passes.
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