Packers Claim Veteran Running Back

Packers Claim Veteran Running Back

(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)   The Green Bay Packers raised some eyebrows when they gave Josh Jacobs a four-year contract last offseason, as the team doesn’t often spend big on free agents, so it was surprising to see them open the vault for a running back, of all things. Jacobs proved to be worth every penny, and although he has been among the most durable backs in the NFL in recent years, there is still a need to make sure there is i…

Packers add 49ers' discarded running back to help depth behind Josh Jacobs

The San Francisco 49ers placed a running back on waivers earlier this week. The Green Bay Packers didn't let him pass them by. On Friday, the Packers were awarded Israel Abanikanda via waiver claim, according to NFL transactions reporter Aaron Wilson. Abanikanda was in camp with the 49ers but was waived to make room for a pair of new wide receiver signings. The 5-foot-10, 216-pound running back was originally a fifth-round pick of the Jets in 20…

Former Pitt Star RB Israel Abanikanda Waived by 49ers

Former Pitt star running back and All-American Israel Abanikanda is still trying to find his footing in the National Football League. That took another hit Thursday afternoon as Abanikanda was waived by the San Francisco 49ers. 49ers have signed WR Quintez Cephus to a one-year deal and waived RB Israel Abanikanda. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 24, 2025 Abanikanda was claimed off waivers by San Francisco on December 3, 2024 and did not se…