The Green Bay Packers’ experiment with Knile Davis is over almost as quickly as it began. Not even two weeks after trading for Davis, Green Bay has reportedly cut ties with the running back.
The #Packers have released RB Knile Davis, source said. That’s a bit of a surprise.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 31, 2016
There’s certainly some surprise here.
With injuries to Eddie Lacy and James Starks, the Packers have a depleted group of running backs. Given Mike McCarthy’s recent commitment to the run (read more about that here), cutting ties with one of the few healthy backs on the roster seems like an odd decision.
With that said, Davis has been completely ineffective with Green Bay.
After trading for him, #Packers saw 5 carries for 5 yards from Knile Davis. They made the quick evaluation that it was enough. Released him
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 31, 2016
Whatever the conditions on the Knile Davis trade, they weren't met. The Packers won't give the Chiefs anything, source says.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) October 31, 2016
The Packers certainly need to improve their running game. Even so, there’s no reason to believe that Davis will contribute to that cause.
Starks is likely out for a few more weeks, while Lacy is on IR. So, via either the waiver wire or trade, Green Bay could again be looking for outside help to improve the running game.