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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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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 20: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Tevin Coleman #26 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 20, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The 49ers defeated the Jets 31-13. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 20: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Tevin Coleman #26 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 20, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The 49ers defeated the Jets 31-13. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

Bargain running back to target in free agency: Tevin Coleman

If the Packers want to add elite speed to their backfield, Tevin Coleman is their man. Coleman, who also played with the 49ers, is best known for his days with the Atlanta Falcons when he had a breakout 2018 campaign rushing for 800 yards and racking up nine total touchdowns.

Coleman also struggled with injuries over the last two years and hopes to stay healthy moving forward. Coleman isn’t nearly as dynamic as Jones, but he can break a big one when the offensive line creates holes for him. Considering he’ll likely sign for less than $2 million, that’s a cheap way for the Packers to replace some explosiveness in their offense.

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