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Last chance? Seahawks sign running back C.J. Spiller

The Seahawks have signed C.J. Spiller (AP)
The Seahawks have signed C.J. Spiller (AP)

C.J. Spiller was a disappointment with the Buffalo Bills, considering he was drafted ninth overall in 2010.

He was definitely a disappointment with the New Orleans Saints, who dropped big money on Spiller in free agency and cut him a year later.

Spiller is being given another shot with the Seattle Seahawks, and it seems like it could be his last chance to shine. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported the signing.

Spiller wasn’t signed in the two weeks since the Saints cut him, so there wasn’t a lot of interest in him as a free agent. But the Seahawks had a need, given Thomas Rawls’ injury. He’ll be out a few more weeks. Rookie back C.J. Prosise has battled injuries as well. Seattle needed some depth.

Spiller has physical talent and has shown it, at times. He had a 1,244-yard season in 2012, with a 6-yard average per carry. Still, it’s not often a 29-year-old back revives his career, and it has been a few years since Spiller was a factor.

It’s an interesting acquisition, however. Seattle could use a running back to help out. Spiller could use a kick-start to his career, too.

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