Ideally, the Green Bay Packers still might want to add a more proven running back this offseason behind starter Josh Jacobs. If that’s the case, a new possible target might soon hit the trade market.
ESPN’s Rich Cimini wrote this week that after Breece Hall’s contract extension with the New York Jets, “it wouldn’t be surprising” should the Jets shop running backs Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis on the trade block.
Fansided’s Lombardi Avenue’s Richard Louis identified Davis as a potential Packers target.
“Davis seems more fitting, since Allen has a similar playing style to Jacobs as a powerful, downhill runner. As for Davis, he’s more of a do-it-all back, as he can run in between the tackles but also be a receiving threat if asked,” wrote Louis.
“During his time in New York, he’s been asked to be a depth option and third-down back at times, but he has shown he can make plays. It likely wouldn’t cost Green Bay more than a late Day 3 pick to get a deal across the finish line, and with the Jets paying Hall, this would be the ideal time to pluck Davis from their grasp.”
Davis has only rushed for 410 yards in 33 NFL games during his career. But he has averaged 5.6 yards per carry.
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Pundits have continued to link the Packers to running backs both in free agency and potentially available for trade this offseason. Davis is the latest intriguing potential option according to Louis.
The Jets drafted Davis at No. 173 overall in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He doesn’t have a lot of NFL experience, but he could offer upside as a backup to Jacobs.
“Brinks-truck runner with the size and power to collide through first contact and create additional yards,” wrote NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein during the 2024 draft process. “Davis is a naturally physical player due to his size but also possesses the bend and footwork to create alternate pathways when needed.
“He has the potential to play all three downs and should be in consideration in the middle rounds.”
Davis might just need an opportunity to play more. In a small sample, he’s averaged at least 5.5 yards per carry in both of his NFL campaigns.
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While Davis might have interesting upside, that’s not really what the Packers need in their backfield this offseason.
Green Bay already has intriguing upside behind Jacobs in their backfield. That’s actually the issue. The Packers running back depth is just potential; there’s no proven production in the group.
Besides Jacobs, the Packers have five running backs on their offseason roster. The most experienced of the group is Pierre Strong Jr. with 99 career carries.
During 2026 NFL free agency, the Packers lost veteran running back Emanuel Wilson. He signed in free agency with the Seattle Seahawks.
Wilson gained about 500 rushing yards each of the last two seasons.
Along with Strong, Chris Brooks, MarShawn Lloyd, Damien Martinez and rookie Jaden Nixon could replace Wilson.
If the Packers add another running back before 2026, it should be someone with more experience. Davis can’t be ruled out as a possible target, but he doesn’t fit that description.
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