According to Jason Cole, NFL insider for Bleacher Report, the Chicago Bears are still in the market for a veteran running back to replace Matt Forte. Right now, Jeremy Langford and rookie Jordan Howard are expected to handle most of the rushing with Ka’Deem Carey and Jacquizz Rodgers sprinkled in.

However, according to Cole, there are three other running backs Chicago is currently eyeing.

Arian Foster

Now a free agent, Foster has missed a lot of time (23 games) over the last three seasons with injuries and only averaged 2.6 yards per carry last season. When healthy though, Foster is a masterful ball carrier that has a 4.5 career average and a nose for the end zone. His 68 touchdowns in seven off-injured seasons are proof of that.

Knile Davis

Currently the backup in Kansas City, Davis is available via trade. Widely expected to be the heir to Jamaal Charles for the Chiefs, Davis has now become expendable due to the emergence of Charcandrick West. He will likely come with a much cheaper price tag than Foster but will need to be acquired via trade. He can also return kicks.

Alfred Morris

Currently signed with the Dallas Cowboys, Morris is an interesting option with the recent selection of Ezekiel Elliott with the #4 overall pick. Add Darren McFadden and Lance Dunbar into the mix and Dallas’ backfield has become quite crowded. Morris has a 4.4 yard career average per carry and has played in every single game since entering the NFL.

Here’s the video of Cole discussing the Bears’ interest in these players.

Many Bears fans would likely argue that a huge move at running back isn’t needed. Langford took a big step forward last season and Carey/Rodgers should supply a good third down option. Add in Howard to take care of the goal line work and the Bears appear to be covered.

Key words being “appear to be.”

Forte accounted for over 1, 000 yards from scrimmage every single season he played for Chicago. In eight seaons the man missed only eight games, did we mention he plays running back?

A veteran option isn’t a bad idea considering how much of a hole Forte is leaving. Even with emerging young options in the backfield, a one-year contract for a veteran seems like a good insurance policy.

There’s no information regarding any offers, but it’s safe to assume Chicago is kicking the tires on all of these players to see if there’s a bargain to be had.