It wasn't too long ago that the Chicago Bears were led by a backfield featuring running back David Montgomery. Of course, Montgomery has made his way from the Bears to the Detroit Lions and then to the Houston Texans.
But, along with Montgomery, the Bears also had a strong no. 2 option that shared some of the load in Khalil Herbert. In fact, over his four years in Chicago, Herbert wound up starting 12 games and was once the presumed lead back after Montgomery's departure.
That seems like so long ago, though, because Herbert's name has not been mentioned a whole lot over the last two seasons. And now, his career looks like it may be nearing an end.
Although it hasn't totally come to close just yet, it's not far off, but one more opportunity now looms for the former sixth-round pick back in 2021. Herbert is trying out for the Philadelphia Eagles as they get set for their rookie minicamp rolling out.
Former Bears RB Khalil Herbert doesn't have long before the rest of the NFL moves on
In Philadelphia, Herbert would have a long road ahead for a roster spot. At the moment, the Eagles have Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, and Will Shipley as their top three backs.
But then, there's veterans Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele.
Should Herbert receive a deal and ultimately get to participate in Eagles training camp, he might have a shot at being a practice squad player. But that's probably it.
Since the Bears traded him to the Cincinnati Bengals during the 2024 season, Herbert has totaled only 44 carries for 166 yards and no scores. 28 of those carries came in Cincinnati, while 16 came with the New York Jets in 2025 (seven games).
It's hard to believe that Herbert has already crossed that scary line of being 28 years old as a running back, but he did it just a few days ago. This is the time when most running backs start to go even more downhill, and fast.
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But, for Herbert, that started in 2024. Unfortunately, he may not have much time left. It's a positive to see him earning a tryout for an organization like Philly, but after just five years in the league, the former Virginia Tech standout likely doesn't have a whole lot in front of him as a pro.
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