DeShawn

Wynn

P.J. Pope and Arliss Beach are most likely the odd men out with Vernand Morency and Brandon Jackson pretty secure. That would leave Noah Herron and seventh-round rookie DeShawn Wynn fighting for the third and final spot.

The running back out of Florida is expected to battle Noah Herron for the third tailback roster spot in Green Bay. He’s struggled with some injuries thus far as a pro, a problem dating back to his college days. We’re interested to see how Wynn’s elite skills combo (4.45 speed/225-pound body) is made to mesh with the Packers’ one-cut, zone-blocking ground system.

He isn’t going to make the club over Noah Herron at this rate. His quad injury has now lasted over a week. Wynn, who coach Mike McCarthy says he hopes is ready for the third exhibition contest, has two weeks left until first cuts.

If Vernand Morency (knee) is able to play Sunday, Wynn figures to be among Green Bay’s inactives. The Packers won’t keep four backs up on game day.

It sounds like he’ll be listed as probable and Brandon Jackson will likely be inactive. The Packers’ committee will mostly consist of Morency and DeShawn Wynn, with the latter a better fantasy play as Green Bay’s likely starter and goal-line back. Wynn is a usable flex option in all leagues.

Jackson has not played in a game since Week 4, but is on track to return against Washington. His return adds more uncertainty to Green Bay’s RB committee. Rookie DeShawyn Wynn has been starting of late, and the Green Bay Press-Gazette questions whether Jackson will be active over Ryan Grant.

The rookie is listed as probable on the injury report. Denver’s run defense looked improved in Week 7 against Pittsburgh, but Wynn makes for a sound flex play because he’s the favorite for touches in Green Bay’s backfield.

The extent of the injury was not revealed, but the Packers say it’s a sprain that could keep him out of action for a little while. Pope is battling Noah Herron, DeShawn Wynn, and Corey White for the No. 3 halfback job.

This was expected because Morency is the incumbent. But the depth chart indicates DeShawn Wynn and Brandon Jackson are battling for No. 2 duties. Morency’s knee injury seemingly hasn’t hurt his status in the team’s eyes yet.

It now appears as though Morency suffered a setback. Coach Mike McCarthy said that Morency felt a “twinge” in his hamstring during Thursday’s workout and is feeling sore. Either rookie DeShawn Wynn or newcomer John Kuhn would likely take his place as Green Bay’s situational third-down back.