Knile Davis to Packers: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction

The Green Bay Packers addressed their running back depth issues Tuesday by acquiring Knile Davis in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs. 

Terez A. Paylor of the Kansas City Star was the first to report the deal, and it was later confirmed by ESPN’s Josina Anderson.

Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reported Sunday that Packers running back James Starks underwent surgery on his knee and is expected to miss a “couple of weeks,” which created a major hole behind starter Eddie Lacy.

Since carrying the ball 134 times for the Chiefs in 2014, Davis’ role has diminished. He has just one carry and two receptions this season and has been utilized primarily as a kick returner.

NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported that Davis was “available via trade” before the season started. What’s more, Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports said the Chiefs were “shopping” Davis before the draft, and Jason Cole of Bleacher Report reported in March that he was “hearing” the Chiefs were “working” to trade the running back. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network noted that “Davis made the request weeks ago” after Cole’s report.

Davis likely saw the writing on the wall in Kansas City when he made that request. He is set to be an …

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