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Jacobs. Durable, productive, and experienced, Jacobs gives the Packers a proven foundation in the backfield heading into the 2026 season. Yet, with unproven options currently projected behind him on the depth chart, adding high-quality depth could be the difference between a good running game and a truly dominant one.<\/p>\n

To address that need, Pro Football Sports Network\u2019s Jacob Infante has predicted that the Packers will sign veteran Najee Harris as a key addition to their backfield.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAfter his 2025 season, there are more questions than answers about Najee Harris\u2019 NFL future,\u201d Infante wrote. \u201cHe played only three games with the Chargers due to injury, and he turned 28 in March. He shouldn\u2019t be expected to take on the workload he did in Pittsburgh earlier in his career, but he should still be effective for depth as a power back.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Harris arrives with an impressive pedigree that makes him an ideal complement to Jacobs. From 2021 to 2024 with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he delivered\u00a0four consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons<\/strong>, showcasing consistency and physicality that few backs can match. His rookie campaign in 2021 was particularly standout: Harris rushed for 1,200 yards, earned a Pro Bowl nod, and led the entire NFL with 381 touches \u2014 a testament to his early workload-carrying ability and durability.<\/p>\n

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While Harris\u2019s 2025 season was limited by injury, his track record as a powerful, between-the-tackles runner remains highly relevant. In Green Bay, he wouldn\u2019t be asked to shoulder a heavy lead-back load. Instead, he would serve as a bruising change-of-pace option who can spell Jacobs, wear down defenses in short-yardage and goal-line situations, and provide veteran reliability behind an already strong starter.<\/p>\n

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Pairing Jacobs\u2019 vision, elusiveness, and all-around game with Harris\u2019 size and downhill power creates a formidable one-two punch. The combination offers Green Bay both explosive potential and the ability to grind out tough yards \u2014 a nightmare scenario for opposing defenses that already struggle to contain the Packers\u2019 multifaceted offense.<\/p>\n

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As the 2026 offseason progresses, this potential signing would signal Green Bay\u2019s commitment to building a deeper, more physical running back room. Jacobs gets a legitimate thunderous partner in Harris, while the Packers upgrade their backfield depth from unproven to battle-tested.<\/p>\n

For a team with Super Bowl aspirations, adding a four-time 1,000-yard rusher with Pro Bowl pedigree may be exactly the move that transforms an already solid backfield into something truly special.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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