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5 darkhorse candidates to make Packers’ initial roster

By Brian Sampson

June 7, 2022; Green Bay, WI, USA; Innis Gaines (38) is shown during Green Bay Packers minicamp Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in Green Bay, Wis. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
June 7, 2022; Green Bay, WI, USA; Innis Gaines (38) is shown during Green Bay Packers minicamp Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in Green Bay, Wis. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /
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August 12, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers safety Tarvarius Moore (33) defends against Green Bay Packers running back Tyler Goodson (39) during the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
August 12, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers safety Tarvarius Moore (33) defends against Green Bay Packers running back Tyler Goodson (39) during the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Darkhorse candidates to make Packers’ roster: Tyler Goodson, RB

The Packers have their top two running backs locked in. Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon form one of the best one-two punches in the NFL and we probably won’t see them much this preseason (they already sat the first game).

The battle for the third, and probably final, running back spot is in full force. Patrick Taylor was considered the clear favorite with Kylin Hill still on the PUP list. However, he’s struggled with injuries of his own. Tyler Goodson has capitalized on the opportunity and had a monster performance against San Francisco. If he keeps it up and Taylor struggles with injuries, the third RB spot might be his.

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