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4 Packers on their last leg in 2022 NFL season

By Brian Sampson

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) breaks away for a long reception and first down against the Los Angeles Rams in the first quarte during their football game Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinApc Packvsrams 1128210352djp
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) breaks away for a long reception and first down against the Los Angeles Rams in the first quarte during their football game Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinApc Packvsrams 1128210352djp /
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Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) runs for a long reception against San Francisco 49ers safety Jaquiski Tartt (3) late in the second quarter during their NFL divisional round football playoff game Saturday January 22, 2022, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinApc Packvs49ers 0122220815djp /

Packers on their last leg: Aaron Jones

It’s a cruel life in the NFL for running backs. They are becoming more and more devalued as time goes on with fewer players getting selected in the first round and fewer yet earning big contracts once their rookie deal expires.

Unfortunately, Aaron Jones isn’t any different. For many other players and in most other sports, he’d be entering his prime this year–he’ll turn 28 in December. However, at running back and in this league that means he’s getting closer to the end of his time as a top back.

Jones wasn’t as explosive last season–his yards per carry nearly dropped a full yard, his rushing yards after contact fell, and he broke the fewest tackles of his career since his rookie year. Combine that with the fact that AJ Dillon is waiting in the wings and that Jones’ cap hit is $20 million in 2023 and this could be the last hoorah for him.

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