Former Packers rank among top UFL rushers
Former Green Bay Packers players are making a significant impact in the United Football League (UFL). Jarveon Howard currently leads the league in rushing yards, while James Robinson also ranks among the top rushers. The Packers' thin running back situation has drawn attention to these former players' performances in the UFL.
- ▪Jarveon Howard is the UFL's top rusher with 430 yards on 100 carries.
- ▪James Robinson ranks sixth in the league with 300 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
- ▪Both players previously had brief stints with the Green Bay Packers before finding success in the UFL.
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