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By Michael Gallagher
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It’s no secret the Green Bay Packers’ offense runs through quarterback Jordan Love.
But the team made the decision this week to move on from one of Love’s offensive teammates. Green Bay chose not to tender restricted free agent running back Emanuel Wilson, meaning he will now hit the free-agent market.
Wilson was Green Bay’s second-leading rushing last season, putting up 496 yards and three touchdowns on the ground in addition to 15 catches for 99 yards through the air.
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The 26-year-old stepped up when starting RB Brandon Jacobs went down with an injury in the middle of the season, recording a 107-yard, two-touchdown rushing performance against the division rival Minnesota Vikings on Nov. 11.
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Wilson spent the first three years of his career in Green Bay, totaling 1,083 yards and seven touchdowns on 242 carries while adding 30 catches for 170 yards and another score. He also played a big role in 2024, rushing for 502 yards and four touchdowns while helping to give Jacobs some much-needed breathers.
Following the move, the Packers are now left with Jacobs, Damien Martinez, and Pierre Strong as the only running backs under contract next season. Both Wilson and Chris Brooks are set to be free agents.
Jacobs rushed for a team-high 929 yards and 13 touchdowns in 15 games this year. Brooks had 106 yards on 27 carries, and he was the only other RB besides Wilson to contribute on the ground.
Given Jacobs' injury troubles this year, Green Bay will need to find a suitable backup capable of handling the kind of workload Wilson took on to cut down on Jacobs' usage.
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