He is about to be 31. He hasn't had much workload for three straight years after his injury in 2009. He has never had 200 touches in a season in his career, has a career high of 47 catches... FIVE years ago. Heck, I picked him up in Seattle back in 2010 as a speculative add, citing the underused rationale back then... but that boat has likely sailed. Not much to be wary of now, I'm afraid. Sure, hoody could go goofy and feed Leon the ball a la Kevin Faulk a while back, but there is nothing to suggest that is what is happening with this signing.
I have Vereen in two leagues, I drafted him in both. I like him just fine, talent-wise, but at this point he is simply a backup with the possibility of having 3rd down duties. He is not a guy that anybody wants to start unless Ridley gets hurt. There is some PPR spot start and flex appeal, but ultimately we are debating who is going to be the 3rd down RB...
do we really care that much?