The have had an adventurous offseason to say the least. The saga continues to dominate headlines and free agency wasn't nece sarily too kind to the Packers, but they were still able to retain a couple of important players. One was running back , who signed a to keep the versatile weapon in Green
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Jersey Bay.Jones earned his first Pro Bowl selection last season after ama sing 1,459 all-purpose yards. He tied for the league lead in rushing touchdowns in 2019 and led the in yards per carry in 2018. He's a key part of the Packers offense, but he's not the only Green Bay running back who could play a major role in 2021. Second-year running back is looking to make a large impact this season as well, and he recently said that
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