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Josh Jacobs will try to recruit more talent to the Packers
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) rushes the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half in an NFC wild-card game at Lincoln Financial Field. Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Josh Jacobs will try to recruit more talent to the Packers

It was a tough loss for the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Not many were giving them a chance against the Philadelphia Eagles on the road in the wild-card round, but to go out like they did must have felt like a gut punch.

The Packers lost, 22-10, and while the defense played admirably for much of the game, Jordan Love and the offense struggled. He completed 20-of-33 passes for just 212 yards, no touchdowns and three interceptions.

Meanwhile, running back Josh Jacobs had another good game with 81 yards and a touchdown — which broke a Green Bay record for consecutive games with a touchdown with nine — but after the contest, it was clear that Jacobs doesn't think the status quo will stick this offseason.

That's a good thing because even though they were a playoff team, the Packers were mediocre at best in 2024. For Packers fans down in the dumps after the loss, it may cheer them to hear that Jacobs is also apparently motivated to hop on the phones and see what kind of talent he can bring to Green Bay in 2025.

The Packers' two biggest needs this offseason are arguably pass rusher and wide receiver. Interestingly enough, Jacobs has two former teammates from his time with the Las Vegas Raiders would could look really good in Green and Gold, and one of them already has experience in those colors.

Could pass-rusher Maxx Crosby and wideout Davante Adams be swayed by Jacobs to join back up with him in Green Bay? Several things would have to happen for that to be a reality, but it sounds like Jacobs is willing to go on the aggressive. 

Andrew Kulha

Andrew Kulha is probably the only sports writer you know who also doubles as a mortician. Spooky! @KulhaSports

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