The Green Bay Packers may already be preparing one of the NFL’s most brutal rushing attacks for the 2026 season.
According to growing offseason speculation, multiple analysts now believe Green Bay could pursue veteran running back Najee Harris as a complementary power back behind Pro Bowl star Josh Jacobs.
And around league circles, the idea is gaining serious momentum.
Because while Jacobs remains firmly established as Green Bay’s featured back, questions surrounding the Packers’ depth behind him continue growing entering training camp.
That uncertainty has suddenly pushed Harris directly into the conversation.
“THIS WOULD BE A CLASSIC PACKERS MOVE,” one NFC scout reportedly said.
“You already have a star runner — now you add another physical back so defenses never get a break.”
The logic behind the fit is obvious.
Jacobs has been outstanding since arriving in Green Bay, producing more than 2,800 scrimmage yards and 30 total touchdowns across his first two seasons with the franchise.
But behind him?
The Packers still face major uncertainty.
Former third-round pick MarShawn Lloyd continues battling durability concerns after injuries severely limited the beginning of his NFL career, while Green Bay also lost dependable backup Emanuel Wilson during free agency.
That is where Harris suddenly becomes fascinating.
Even after an injury-shortened season with the Los Angeles Chargers, Harris still carries one of the NFL’s most reliable résumés among veteran running backs.
Before 2025, Harris produced four consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and built a reputation as one of football’s toughest power runners.
At his peak, he handled enormous workloads while consistently punishing defenses between the tackles.
That style perfectly matches Green Bay’s offensive identity under head coach Matt LaFleur.
Because despite Jordan Love’s development as a franchise quarterback, the Packers still want to dominate games physically.
They want balance.
Clock control.
Play-action pressure.
And an offense capable of overwhelming defenses late in games during cold-weather football.
“IMAGINE TRYING TO TACKLE JOSH JACOBS FOR THREE QUARTERS… THEN DEALING WITH NAJEE HARRIS,” one AFC executive reportedly said.
“That’s how playoff teams wear people down.”
That possibility explains why speculation surrounding Harris and Green Bay continues growing.
Especially because Harris may no longer command true RB1 money on the open market following his shortened 2025 season.
For the Packers, that could create a rare opportunity:
Add a proven veteran power back without sacrificing major financial flexibility.
And for Harris?
Green Bay could offer something equally valuable.
A legitimate playoff contender.
A strong offensive line.
And a system capable of reviving his value entering the later stages of his career.
Of course, no deal appears imminent yet.
And Green Bay still hopes younger backs like Lloyd can finally stay healthy and develop into reliable contributors.
But around NFL circles, one thing is becoming increasingly clear:
The Packers are not interested in becoming softer offensively.
If anything, they may be preparing to become even more physical.
And the possibility of pairing Josh Jacobs with Najee Harris is exactly the type of move that would send a warning shot across the NFC North.
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