Running back Josh Jacobs. Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Former rushing leader finds surprising new team

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 3/11/24

Josh Jacobs has a new team — and it’s a surprising one.

Jacobs has agreed to sign with the Green Bay Packers in free agency.

The #Packers are expected to sign Josh Jacobs, source tell me and @TomPelissero.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2024

Jacobs had received interest from several teams, including one of Green Bay’s NFC North rivals — the Bears. But Chicago decided to sign D’Andre Swift instead.

Jacobs, the 2022 rushing king, will now head to Green Bay where he could end up forming a strong tandem.

Green Bay has paired Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon the last four seasons, giving the running backs nearly equal loads. Dillon is a free agent and seems likely to leave. Jones is entering the final season of his four-year, $48 million deal. The Packers were hoping to restructure Jones’ contract.

Green Bay looks like it will have a formidable rushing tandem between Jacobs and Jones.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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