Packers Eye Draft for Running Back Boost

0:00It's April 5th. This is NFL News today, driven by AI following the league in real time. Packer spans are itching for action this off season, but the teams stay low key after that massive trade last year for edge-resher Michael Parsons. They gave up their next two first round picks to make it happen. Putting Green Bay in full win now mode, yet General Manager Brian Goudacunst is, playing at Smart with compensatory picks and skipping big free agency splashes. That bloodbusters shook up the league right before the season, but now Goudacunst is eyeing the running back spot for some fresh competition. He likes the current crew with Josh Jacobs leading the pack. Marshawn Lloyd, once he's healthy, and Pierre's strong in the mix, but more bodies are. Coming to push them, fans are frustrated with the quiet approach, especially after Jacobs' average just four yards per carry in 2025 while dealing with injuries. There was talk of cutting him, but they kept him around, and losing a manual Wilson to free agency left a gap in the backfield that needs filling.

1:01Goudacunst dropped hints they might add via the draft, rather than chasing a vet, since this year's running back class isn't as stacked as last, seasons. Late rounds could still land a solid talent to boost depth. With the bears snatching the NFC North Crown and knocking Green Bay out in the wild card round last year, the packers are hungry to bounce back. Getting that backfield for the spark they need.