The Packers are being floated as a fit for a running back who could give their backfield some much-needed insurance.
Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton listed Green Bay as one of the top landing spots for Najee Harris while surveying free agents still on the board. Moton pointed to Harris as a player who can still handle early-down work in a running back duo or platoon, especially in short-yardage and goal-line situations because of his 6’1”, 242-pound build.
“On the back end of his prime years, Harris can still be an early-down contributor in a running back duo or platoon. He’s not an explosive rushers, but his 6’1”, 242-pound frame can be featured in short-yardage and goal-line siutations.
“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.”
Harris’ 2025 season was wiped out by injuries. He first dealt with an offseason eye injury caused by fireworks, then later suffered a torn Achilles tendon in Week 3.
That left him with just 15 rushing attempts for 61 yards, a 4.1 yards-per-carry average, and no touchdowns. He also caught three passes for 25 yards, averaging 8.3 yards per reception.
Green Bay’s backfield already includes Josh Jacobs, Chris Brooks, MarShawn Lloyd, Pierre Strong Jr, Damien Martinez and Jaden Nixon, but the situation around Jacobs makes another addition worth watching. The Packers finished 2025 with a middle-of-the-pack rushing attack, ranking 15th in the league at 119.8 rushing yards per game.
Given the limited market and the way last season ended for him, Harris would likely have to settle for a “prove it” deal. Even so, the 2021 first-round pick still brings value as a runner and a receiver when healthy. The concern is whether the Achilles injury has taken some of the burst out of his game, but the talent is still enough to make him an appealing option.
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