Packers: 5 secret weapons to sign in 2021 free agency

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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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)

1. Duke Johnson Jr., running back

Duke Johnson Jr. could be a game-changer for the Packers. He’s a running back by name, but has a lot of traits a true wide receiver has. That’s something this current group of Packers’ running backs doesn’t have.

Johnson is just as dangerous catching passes out of the backfield as he is lining up wide and going against a cornerback or, even better, a linebacker. LaFleur would have a field day starting him in the backfield, motioning him out wide and matching him up against a poor slow-footed backer. He can also hold his own as a runner which keeps defenses off balance when he’s in the game. Johnson would be a great addition to the Packers and someone who could be had for fairly cheap.