Report: Veteran RB Kenyan Drake joining Packers

Field Level Media|published: Tue 5th December, 16:14 2023

Aug 24, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Kenyan Drake (31) leaps over Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Caleb Sanders (67) during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. credits: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Running back Kenyan Drake appears to be joining the Green Bay Packers' depleted backfield.

The 29-year-old posted a series of messages on X to that effect on Tuesday afternoon.

One post featured a Packers logo and said "good afternoon," another said "north american tour continues."

Drake was released by the Baltimore Ravens on Oct. 17 after appearing in two games. He joined the practice squad of the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 31 but was released on Nov. 28. He spent the 2023 preseason with the Indianapolis Colts.

Drake has rushed for 3,866 yards and 33 touchdowns and has 218 catches for 1,655 yards and eight scores in 103 games (44 starts) with the Miami Dolphins (2016-19), Arizona Cardinals (2019-20), Las Vegas Raiders (2021) and the Ravens (2022-23).

The Packers (6-6) have been without running back Aaron Jones for the past two games due to a knee injury. He has been limited to 66 carries for 245 yards and two touchdowns in seven starts this year. AJ Dillon has carried the load in his absence despite dealing with a groin injury.

—Field Level Media