The Kansas City Chiefs are about to get some running back insurance.
The Chiefs swapped a future draft choice for New Orleans Saints running back Michael Bennett, ESPN reported. He's expected to be a back-up to Larry Johnson with Priest Holmes' future uncertain.
The deal is contingent on Bennett passing a physical.
Several teams reportedly were interested in acquiring Bennett, who dropped to third on the Saints' depth chart once rookie Reggie Bush signed to go with Deuce McAllister.
New Orleans rejected trade offers from several other teams, including the St. Louis Rams, because they didn't want an NFC team to have Bennett, ESPN reported.
A former Pro Bowler, Bennett was signed by the Saints in March for a two-year, $3 million deal. But that was before Bush came along. Before that, Bennett played for five seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, rushing for a high of 1,296 yards and five touchdowns in 2002.
For his career, Bennett has 713 carries for 3,174 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also has 126 receptions for 1,040 yards and five scores. Bennett has appeared in 64 games, starting 49
The Chiefs swapped a future draft choice for New Orleans Saints running back Michael Bennett, ESPN reported. He's expected to be a back-up to Larry Johnson with Priest Holmes' future uncertain.
The deal is contingent on Bennett passing a physical.
Several teams reportedly were interested in acquiring Bennett, who dropped to third on the Saints' depth chart once rookie Reggie Bush signed to go with Deuce McAllister.
New Orleans rejected trade offers from several other teams, including the St. Louis Rams, because they didn't want an NFC team to have Bennett, ESPN reported.
A former Pro Bowler, Bennett was signed by the Saints in March for a two-year, $3 million deal. But that was before Bush came along. Before that, Bennett played for five seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, rushing for a high of 1,296 yards and five touchdowns in 2002.
For his career, Bennett has 713 carries for 3,174 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also has 126 receptions for 1,040 yards and five scores. Bennett has appeared in 64 games, starting 49
