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Packers: 5 bargain running backs to target in 2021 free agency

By Brian Sampson

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 13: Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson #25 runs against Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson #33 during the first half at Soldier Field on December 13, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 13: Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson #25 runs against Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson #33 during the first half at Soldier Field on December 13, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 26: Duke Johnson #25 of the Houston Texans catches a pass in front of Jamie Collins #58 of the Detroit Lions during the first half at Ford Field on November 26, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 26: Duke Johnson #25 of the Houston Texans catches a pass in front of Jamie Collins #58 of the Detroit Lions during the first half at Ford Field on November 26, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

Bargain running back to target in free agency: Duke Johnson Jr.

Duke Johnson Jr. would be an extremely fun addition to the Packers’ offense. Both Rodgers and head coach Matt LaFleur would love having him around and the possibilities to what he’d bring are endless.

Johnson Jr. is another excellent receiver out of the backfield and can be used in a plethora of ways. Sure, he can catch screens and swing passes, but he can also fully run routes like a receiver. He has a career-high of 74 receptions back in 2017 with the Cleveland Browns–an impressive feat. It would be exciting to see what he’d bring to Green Bay if they could get him for around $3 million a season.

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