The Facts: Ivory, the reigning AFC rushing champion is on the road to free agency as one of the most sought after running backs. Ivory drew inquiries from seven NFL teams Monday during the first day of the legal tampering period, including the Raiders and Buccaneers.
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In addition, after cutting four-time Pro Bowl runner Arian Foster last week, the Texans are searching for a replacement and are expected to investigate the feasibility of a potential fit with Ivory in the next few days in advance of the free agent signing period that begins Wednesday. San Francisco has also been mentioned as a potential suitor and the Dolphins will also have some interest if Lamar Miller prices himself out of their market. ... Ivory is a big, strong running back at 6-foot, 222 pounds who rushed for 1,070 yards last season to lead the AFC and ranked fifth overall in the NFL along with scoring seven touchdowns and averaging 4.33 yards per carry. He caught 30 passes for 217 yards and a touchdown.