With the third running back spot still up for grabs, the first preseason game will provide a great test for the Green Bay Packers backup ball carriers. Both Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon aren’t expected to play in next week’s exhibition against the San Francisco 49ers.
“I doubt you’ll see AJ or Aaron Jones in that first preseason game,” head coach Matt LaFleur said Thursday.
That means the Packers will get an extensive look at undrafted rookies Tyler Goodson and BJ Baylor. Patrick Taylor would also be a candidate for carries, but he landed on Wednesday’s injury report with a groin injury.