The Green Bay Packers’ backfield has been stretched thin this season, and that shortage has put the team in the market for help. With injuries along the offensive line and the sudden loss of the starting running back because of off-the-field issues, Green Bay has had trouble getting much of a ground game going. That’s why veteran running back options are suddenly worth watching.
One name tied to the Packers is Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard. In a Pro Football Focus piece on likely trade candidates and possible landing spots, Bradley Locker called Green Bay the best fit for Pollard.
Locker pointed to Pollard’s strong start in 2026 despite the questions that followed him through the offseason. He wrote:
“After an offseason filled with questions about his role - let alone if he’d remain a Titan - Pollard has started the 2026 campaign in effective fashion. His 73.6 PFF rushing grade ranks 11th out of 30 running backs with at least 44 carries. While Pollard is more below-average in gaining yards after contact or breaking off long runs, he has secured 10 first downs and is yet to fumble.
“The Titans look like one of the surefire sellers, and Pollard could finally be on the move in the final year of his contract. Sitting 31st in PFF rushing grade, the Packers need more ammunition as Josh Jacobs’ status remains unclear.”
Pollard would bring a proven veteran presence to Green Bay’s backfield. Through four games, he has 54 carries for 221 yards, a 4.1 yards-per-carry average, and one rushing touchdown. He has also caught eight passes on 11 targets for 24 yards, averaging 3.0 yards per reception.
Even though the Titans’ offense has struggled, Pollard has been one of the few bright spots. And because he is in a contract year, the cost to acquire him may not be especially high. With Josh Jacobs’ situation still unresolved, the Packers could use another dependable runner to stabilize the position.
Whether Green Bay pursues a running back before the trade deadline remains to be seen, but Pollard is clearly a name to keep in mind as the team weighs its options.
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