4 candidates to become Packers no. 3 running back

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 21: Kylin Hill #32 of the Green Bay Packers scores a touchdown against Marcus Maye #20 of the New York Jets in the first half during a preseason game at Lambeau Field on August 21, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /

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Aug 28, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Patrick Taylor (27) warms up prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /

Candidates to fill Packers’ running back 3: Patrick Taylor

Patrick Taylor has to be the favorite to emerge as the Packers’ RB3 coming out of training camp and preseason, even if the primary reason is an injury to the next guy on this list.

Taylor has the most experience of the healthy backs after appearing in nine games for Green Bay last year and rushing 23 times for 89 yards and a touchdown. He had a mostly underwhelming season in this position (until a decent showing against the Detroit Lions in Week 17) which makes for the open competition. However, at 6-foot-3 and 223 pounds, he has a clear size advantage over the first two guys on this list and the NFL experience to back it up.

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