Green Bay Packers: Promote Intriguing RB to 53-Man Roster
The Green Bay Packers’ running back position has had a disastrous start to the season, especially with Josh Jacobs still on the Commissioner’s Exempt List. The Packers rank last in rushing yards and touchdowns, and the unit fumbled four times, losing two. To make matters worse, Chris Brooks, their standout pass protector on passing downs, […] The post Green Bay Packers: Promote Intriguing RB to…
The Green Bay Packers have taken a significant step to bolster their struggling running back corps by promoting Pierre Strong Jr. from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster. This move comes as the Packers find themselves at the bottom of the league in rushing yards and touchdowns, and their running game has been plagued by turnovers, including four fumbles, two of which were lost.
Additionally, Chris Brooks, the team's top pass protector on passing downs, has been sidelined with an ankle injury since last Sunday, potentially leaving the Packers with only MarShawn Lloyd and Kaleb Johnson to rely on should Brooks miss Week 5. With Strong's promotion, the Packers now have a versatile player who has demonstrated solid performance in both rushing and kick returns, and who also serves as a decent pass protector in critical situations.
Having previously played for the Patriots and Browns, Strong re-signed with the Packers' practice squad following his release last season and showcased a strong training camp and preseason performance, including a notable 68-yard kickoff return. Though he didn't make the initial roster, Strong's promotion marks a strategic move for the Packers to address their pressing running back needs.
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