Packers: 5 running backs they could target in 2021 free agency

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 29: James White #28 of the New England Patriots stiff arms Patrick Peterson #21 of the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter of the game at Gillette Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 03: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Wayne Gallman #22 of the New York Giants in action against Dorance Armstrong #92 of the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on January 03, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Cowboys 23-19. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

Packers’ running back to target in free agency: Wayne Gallman

Wayne Gallman may not jump off the page at Packers’ fans, but he is a very solid choice as a backup running back or a no. 2 guy in the committee.

Gallman filled in very nicely for Saquan Barkley and proved to be a capable, if not exciting, back. He ran the rock 146 times for 682 yards (a solid 4.6 yards per carry average) and six touchdowns. That’s not exactly starting running back material, but it’s a nice guy to have on the team. He also flashed the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield, a skill head coach Matt LaFleur likes in his backs. Gallman had 21 receptions in 2020 and a career-high 34 in his rookie campaign back in 2017.

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