Getty Green Bay Packers head coach, Matt LaFleur, watching on from the sidelines in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears on November 17, 2024. The Green Bay Packers ‘ running back room had a recent addition in former New York Jets running back, Israel Abanikanda . Abanikanda has been expected – when signed last month – to compete with Chris Brook s and Emmanuel Wilson for one of the backup RB spots on the roster. Given his pedigree as a former fifth round pick and some decent work on