NFL RB Index, Week 18: Three teams whose 2024 starting RB isn't on the current roster

We are just days away from the end of the 2023 regular season -- meaning the 12 teams eliminated from the playoff field will begin looking toward 2024. The rest of 14 clubs still vying for a championship will follow suit in the next six weeks as they are eliminated.

Every part of the organization will go under a microscope in the next several months in an effort to build the best possible roster for next fall. With this being the RB Index, I'm looking at the running back position to identify teams that do not currently have their RB1 of next season in-house – just as I did last year.

Below are three franchise that, in my opinion, will be searching for new starting running backs for 2024.

Former NFL rushing leader and current NFL Network analyst Maurice Jones-Drew will survey all running backs and rank his top 15 each week of the 2023 season. His rankings are primarily based on this season's efforts. Here is MJD's list in Week 18.

NOTE: Arrows reflect changes from Week 17's rankings.

DROPPED OUT: Tony Pollard, Dallas Cowboys (previously No. 14); Gus Edwards, Baltimore Ravens (No. 15).

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