The Green Bay Packers were quick to sign a running back after seventh-round draft pick Lew Nichols missed practice Saturday night and Monday afternoon with a shoulder injury. The Packers had a roster spot open after they released quarterback Danny Etling Sunday.
The Packers hinted they would add a running back to the roster this week after the team worked out former Minnesota Vikings running back AJ Rose Sunday.
The Green Bay Packers signed a former Cleveland Browns RB
According to a statement by the Packers, the team signed Nate McCary to the roster Monday. He will wear the number 46 jersey:
“The Green Bay Packers signed RB Nate McCrary. General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced the transaction on Monday.
McCrary (6-0, 213), a first-year player out of Saginaw Valley State, originally signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2021. He spent his rookie season on the Denver Broncos’ active roster and on the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad. McCrary was elevated to the active roster for one game by the Ravens in 2021 as a COVID replacement and recorded a carry. He was released by Baltimore following the 2022 training camp and spent part of last season on the Carolina Panthers’ practice squad. McCrary spent this past offseason and the early part of training camp with the Cleveland Browns. He will wear No. 46 for the Packers.”
#Packers sign RB Nate McCrary ✍️#GoPackGo https://t.co/iZl77WBhwR
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) August 7, 2023
It’ll be interesting to see where McCrary will fit into the Packers’ offense. Nichols was fifth on the depth chart before he was sidelined at practice with an injury. The Packers are set at first and second position with Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon, respectively.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the starting RB for Green Bay?
The Green Bay Packers starting running back is Aaron Jones, who has held the position since 2019. Last season, Jones achieved a career-high of 1,121 rushing yards and caught 59 passes. He primarily shares playing time with A.J. while leading the team's backfield with a 55/45 timeshare.
Is Aaron Rodgers a running back?
No, Aaron Rodgers is not a running back. He is an American football quarterback for the New York Jets of the NFL. As a quarterback, his main role is to pass the ball and lead the offense. Running backs, on the other hand, are primarily responsible for running with the ball and gaining yards on the ground.
