Kent Swanson· Feb 24, 2026
Kent expects Travis Etienne to land a multiyear contract in free agency, as he believes top-of-the-market running backs will this offseason.
“Travis ETN is getting a multiyear deal.”
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- Trade and Signing CallsTravis EtienneFeb 24, 2026
Travis Etienne to move
“yeah, Travis ETN is getting a multiyear deal. Mhmm. You know? The top of the market running backs are getting a multiyear deal.”
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