Dating back to 2000, the NFL has seen standout performances from the running back position. The league has transitioned to pass-heavy offenses, but running backs continue finding ways to dominate the game.

This is the second DWI arrest in seven months for Peterson, who was charged Sunday with driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon.

Despite sitting as low as 9th in betting odds, Colts RB Jonathan Taylor believes he has a legit chance to snap NFL QBs' 12-year MVP streak in 2025

Former Oakland Raider Doug Martin died over the weekend while in Oakland police custody, according to multiple sources close to the investigation. The 36-year-old Martin was a former All-Pro running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and played his final season with the Raiders.

Former NFL star running back Doug Martin has died. He was 36. TMZ reported Martin’s death Sunday citing “a source with direct knowledge,” but did not have further details regarding the cause of his passing.

Court records say former NFL running back Adrian Peterson was asleep behind the wheel of his SUV at a suburban Houston gas station before he was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon.

The Cowboys are set to make a change to their roster before Tuesday's trade deadline. Team owner Jerry Jones said during an appearance with Stephen A. Smith on SiriusXM Radio Monday that the team has agreed to a trade.