The Patriots signed free agent running back C.J Marable. Marable, 26 originally signed with the Chicago Bears as a rookie free agent out of Coastal Carolina in 2021. The 5-10, 200-pounder, was released by the Bears in May of 2021. 

Marable spent the last two seasons playing in the USFL for the Birmingham Stallions. He was the featured back for the back-to-back USFL champions. 

Last season, Marable had 1,079 all-purpose yards for the Stallions – 525 rushing yards, 235 receiving yards and 319 return yards. He scored three rushing touchdowns and two receiving touchdowns.

Marable rushed for 2,691 yards in his college career at Coastal Carolina. He also caught 84 passes for 703 yards and 12 touchdowns as well. 

Marable gives the Patriots running back room some experience but he is not the running back Patriots fans were hoping.