The Packers have re-signed running back Christine Michael, according to Field Yates of ESPN.com (Twitter link).
Green Bay claimed Michael off waivers from the Seahawks last fall, and the former-second round pick proceeded to handle 31 carries for the Packers down the stretch. Michael, 26, spent seven weeks as Seattle’s clear-cut No. 1 running back, and posted two multi-score games during that run.
Michael’s role soon dwindled, however, and while he also didn’t manage much of a role with the Packers, Michael ranks as PFR’s No. 8 free agent back. He’ll give Green Bay another option in a backfield that currently only includes Ty Montgomery and Don Jackson. The Packers lost Eddie Lacy earlier this month when he signed a one-year deal with Seattle.
Michael visited the Packers earlier today along with free agent offensive lineman Byron Bell.
Why didn’t we pick up someone better like Blount or ap?
because Ted only interested in cheep min deals.
AP probably wants more money and Blount seems to only be effective in New England. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Packers tried to sign one of them too. With Starks and Lacy gone, they need a RB and Michael isn’t workhorse material.
I agree
I don’t think Christine Michael and Ty Montgomery are a long-term solution, but what do I know? Hard to see Charles and Peterson out there and not at least take a legitimate run at one of them.
Typical TT move.
probably will draft a RB in a very deep draft class.
Phew…off-season saved we resigned Christine Michael
When will we address needs on the defense??? Reason why we haven’t made it to the big one for 6 years???
Brandon Bostic
Brandon Bostic. A name that will live in infamy.
Yawn.
Cheap, depth option. Dude clearly has talent but needs a lot of coaching to learn how to be patient and hit the right holes. That seems a relatively low probability at age 26 but this deal has some upside. I like it as a 50th-guy-on-the-roster type deal.
Phew… i thought we were going to be without a great running back. Glad to know we signed one of the best.
Ya we saw how successful it is to just out score opponents