3 Packers on the rise, 1 fighting for his NFL future this preseason

By Mark Powell | Aug 20, 2023

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 19: Kingsley Enagbare #55 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates a sack in the first half against the New England Patriots during a preseason game at Lambeau Field on August 19, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) /

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Aug 28, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Patrick Taylor (27) warms up prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /

Could Packers cut RB Patrick Taylor Jr.?

Green Bay has a stacked front end of the backfield with Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon, but behind that there is some wiggle room for the likes of Patrick Taylor Jr., Emanuel Wilson and others. Unfortunately for Taylor Jr., it would appear he’s been phased out of the offense some as the preseason rolls along.

Taylor Jr. received limited touches on Saturday, and didn’t do all that much with the ball. He had 12 yards on four carries, and caught one pass for five yards.

Wilson, meanwhile, did far more with the opportunities he was given. Wilson had 63 yards rushing on 15 carries, good for over four yards a touch. In the passing game, Wilson caught two balls for 15 yards, proving he’s a multifaceted back the Packers can trust on third down if called upon.

This came just one week after Wilson ran for over 100 yards in his NFL debut, which also happened to fall on the anniversary of his father’s death. Wilson is the kind of story fans fall in love with in the preseason, and considering he’s battling for the RB3 spot, Taylor Jr. should be worried.

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