The Green Bay Packers have been floated as a possible landing spot for Najee Harris, and the fit makes sense on paper.
NFL analyst Moe Moton of Bleacher Report identified Green Bay as a potential suitor for the veteran running back, who is now an unrestricted free agent. Harris, a one-time Pro Bowler, is coming off an injury-shortened season with the Los Angeles Chargers after tearing his Achilles tendon. He played in three games and finished with 15 carries for 61 rushing yards.
Before that setback, Harris built his reputation in Pittsburgh. The 28-year-old opened his NFL career with the Steelers and spent four seasons there, piling up 4,312 rushing yards and 28 rushing touchdowns. He earned Pro Bowl honors as a rookie in 2021.
For the Packers, the running back room already has a centerpiece in Josh Jacobs, but his second year in Green Bay didn’t match the first. Jacobs had 929 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns last season after putting up 1,329 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns in 2024. He was a Pro Bowler in his first season with the Packers.
Green Bay finished 15th in the league in rushing yards last season, and Moton pointed to Harris as a player who could still help in the right role. "On the back end of his prime years, Harris can still be an early-down contributor in a running back duo or platoon," Moton wrote.
"He's not an explosive rusher, but his 6'1", 242-pound frame can be featured in short-yardage and goal-line situations. Keep in mind that Harris racked up 1,000-plus yards on the ground in four consecutive terms with the Steelers before his injury-shortened term with the Chargers."
The Packers are also facing a potentially tricky start on defense next season, with Micah Parsons not expected to be ready while he works back from ACL surgery. That could put more pressure on Jordan Love and the offense early, which is why adding Harris from Week 1 would be a notable boost.
Green Bay lost to the Chicago Bears in the wild-card round of the 2026 playoffs and has not won a playoff game since 2023.
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