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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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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 26: Running back Jerick McKinnon #28 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball as linebacker Jordan Hicks #58 of the Arizona Cardinals defends during the first half at State Farm Stadium on December 26, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 26: Running back Jerick McKinnon #28 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball as linebacker Jordan Hicks #58 of the Arizona Cardinals defends during the first half at State Farm Stadium on December 26, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Bargain running back to target in free agency: Jerick McKinnon

Packers’ fans might be somewhat familiar with Jerick McKinnon as he played for the Minnesota Vikings from 2014 to 2017 before moving on to the San Francisco 49ers. Unfortunately, he’s struggled big-time with injuries and has only played in 16 games over the last three years.

The good news is all 16 of those came last season and he could be ready to put the injuries behind him. McKinnon isn’t as good as a receiver as Johnson or Burkhead, but he’s no slouch. He’s a quick back who would provide defenses a different look when Dillon is out of the game. Given his injury history, he could likely be had for a veteran minimum contract later in free agency.

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