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Report: Chiefs, 49ers, Panthers, Saints made 'preliminary inquiries' on Marlon Mack

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated Oct 21, 2021 2:30 PM ET

The trade market is reportedly intensifying for Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack.

Per CBS Sports' Josina Anderson, there are a handful of notable NFL teams that have recently looked into potentially trading for the former 1,000-yard rusher.

I'm told the #Chiefs, #Panthers, #49ers &/t #Saints are among teams that made preliminary inquiries for #Colts RB Marlon Mack over the last few weeks. Any teams potentially dealing for Mack would acquire his 2021 base salary of $1M fully guaranteed (prorated), per league source.
— IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) October 21, 2021

The Kansas City Chiefs, Carolina Panthers and San Franciso 49ers have all dealt with significant injuries to their respective backfields this season, which likely led to them reaching out to discuss Mack's availability. Chiefs lead back Clyde Edwards-Helaire is currently on injured reserve, as is Christian McCaffrey of the Panthers.

For the Niners, JaMycal Hasty has been designated to return from IR, but Jeff Wilson is on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list and Raheem Mostert was placed on season-ending IR in September.

While Alvin Kamara has been able to suit up every week for the New Orleans Saints, the club has been searching for a capable backup and signed Lamar Miller to their practice squad earlier this week.

Victor Barbosa

Victor Barbosa is a passionate follower of MLB, the NBA and NFL, with a deep interest in Boston-area teams. He graduated from Springfield College -- The Birthplace of Basketball -- in 2013 with a degree in Communications-Sports Journalism. Previous bylines include FanSided, Heavy and Syracuse

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