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.
Packers New RB Target to Support Josh Jacobs Potentially Emerges