Packers Re-sign RB Chris Brooks, Strengthen Backfield

0:00Welcome to NFL News Today, two minutes of updates that matter to NFL fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. The Green Bay Packers have resigned running by Chris Brooks to a two-year deal worth just under $5 million for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. Brooks has been a key part of their offense and special teams over the past two seasons, mainly handling past protection and coverage duties on punts and kickoffs. Here this offseason, both Brooks and teammate Emanuel Wilson hit restricted free agency. While the Packers shows not to tender Wilson, they locked him Brooks quickly through his agents at One West Sports Group. This move gives the team reliable depth behind starter Josh Jacobs, who got a vote of confidence from General Manager Brian Gutekonst. Before the deal, Green Bay had few experienced options, just rookies like Marshawn Lloyd, and futures players Damien Martinez and Pierre Strong Jr. Brooks stepped up big late in the 2025 season, playing about 30% of offensive snaps over

1:03the final eight games, including playoffs, while nearly doubling his special team's work. Now the Packers head into 2026 with a solid backfield group. Jacobs leads as the workhorse, Brooks handles third downs, and the others compete for backup spots, reducing the need for big free agency splurges. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor, Link in the Description. What is cooler than cool? A pillow that plays your sound, S-O-L-I, soleypillo.com.