In just two weeks, the Green Bay Packers have forced themselves into the NFC playoff picture. The Packers are comfortably positioned as the eighth seed in the NFC after back-to-back victories. The Minnesota Vikings (6-5) and Seattle Seahawks (6-5) are in front of the Packers (5-6).
With the offense starting to click, the front office will probably keep constructing for the future. One of those players might be a 25-year-old running back who is a possible Aaron Jones replacement.
The Green Bay Packers Could Pursue Running Back Zack Moss In 2024 If They Prove To Be A Playoff Team
The NFL Staff at Bleacher Report suggested on Monday that the Packers should pursue Moss next season:
With A.J. Dillon being an impending free agent this offseason, Green Bay is expected to be looking for a ‘between the tackles’ type of running back this offseason. While at least part of the fanbase was hoping the team would be able to nab Jonathan Taylor, Taylor ended up signing a contract extension. So, how about settling for the Colts’ other running back?
While Taylor was on the PUP list to begin the campaign, Moss started the season hot with a couple of triple-digit rushing performances in the team’s first four games. He’s cooled off since Taylor returned to action, but the Utah product has already set career highs with 617 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns through Week 10.
Would The Packers Move On From Aaron Jones?
As far as Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones is concerned, there are few players who have endeared themselves as much to fans as Jones has. In addition to ranking third on the franchise’s all-time rushing list, Jones uses his platform to make a difference in the community. Jones took a $5 million pay cut to stay with the Packers and help them re-sign other players this offseason, as if he couldn’t be more beloved by Packers fans.
Nevertheless, this season, the standout running back has had a number of very serious ailments. He had to deal with a hamstring ailment that persisted for a while before moving on to an MCL injury that would require several weeks to heal. It might be challenging to retain him around this off-season with those two injuries and his $17 million contract hit for the following season. Not only would it not be shocking if the parties agreed on a revised contract, but it would also not be shocking if they decided to part ways.
The Packers will undoubtedly have to make one of the most important choices of the upcoming off-season.
