As the backup, Edgerrin James carried the ball every third possession or so, and in seven games gained 125 yards, averaging 2.7 yards per carry, the lowest of his career, of his 46 runs, 23 gained 2 yards or fewer and his longest run went for 10 yards. Backup running back has been an expensive position for the Seahawks the past two years. Duckett was paid a $2 million signing bonus in 2008 and another $2 million roster bonus this year. He rushed for 172 yards as a short-yardage specialist last year and scored eight touchdowns, but if James passes unclaimed through waivers, Seattle will owe him his entire salary of $1 million.