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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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 28: Kylin Hill #32 of the Green Bay Packers is tackled by Siran Neal #33 of the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) /

Candidates to fill Packers’ running back 3: Kylin Hill

Kylin Hill made waves last year when the 2021 seventh-round pick showed off his skills throughout training camp and the preseason. That allowed him to earn the number 3 job heading into the season, as well as the starting kickoff returner.

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Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to carry that momentum into the regular season and tore his ACL just eight games into his NFL career. He sat out all of mandatory minicamp with the rehab crew and continues to work his way back. It’s likely the Packers place him on the Physically Unable to Perform list and give him six additional weeks to heal while keeping Taylor or one of the other two guys on the roster to begin the season.

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