The Green Bay Packers opted to let running back AJ Dillon walk into free agency without an extension, and the team held contract negotiations with veteran Aaron Jones. In what is a mildly surprising move, former Las Vegas Raiders back Josh Jacobs has agreed to join the Packers during the early stages of the “open tampering” period.
The #Packers are expected to sign Josh Jacobs, source tell me and @TomPelissero.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2024
Update: Jones was entering the final year of his contract, set to count more than $17 million against the cap, which opened the door for his release.
Fantasy football outlook
Now that Jones is out of the way, Jacobs will be a workhorse in Green Bay, and his overall fantasy value won’t deviate from RB1 draft status. Don’t be alarmed when the Packers draft or sign another back to spell him. As long as the former Raider is upright, he’s poised for a strong fantasy season, especially in PPR.