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Packers: 5 secret weapons to sign in 2021 free agency

By Brian Sampson

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) /
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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) /

2. Tevin Coleman, running back

Speed, speed, speed, and more speed. That’s exactly what the Packers would be getting if they signed Tevin Coleman in free agency. Coleman–best known for his days as a member of a dangerous one-two punch in the backfield with the Atlanta Falcons–has struggled with injuries the last couple of seasons and that’s greatly depressed his value.

Still, Coleman is a big play waiting to happen and could be a nice no. 3 running back for the Packers. He’s a speedy running back who can house it any time he gets the rock. He doesn’t need much of a gap to go the distance and that’s something Green Bay’s elite offensive line can create in a hurry. He could also fill in nicely if Aaron Jones or A.J. Dillon go down for a small period of time.

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