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Storm Johnson works out for Packers, per report

Johnson has spent time with the Jaguars and Buccaneers during his short NFL career.

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Though final cuts concluded over a week ago, the Green Bay Packers continue to consider alternative options for their roster. According to the Houston Chronicle's Aaron Wilson, the team worked out free-agent running back Storm Johnson.

A 6-foot, 216-pound ball carrier, Johnson has spent time with multiple NFL teams without finding a home. He had a cup of coffee with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this offseason, ultimately receiving his walking papers as part of the initial round of cuts on Aug. 28. Before that, he played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, who drafted him in the seventh-round of the 2014 NFL Draft.

At least as of yet, the Green Bay has not signed Johnson to a contract. The team may have simply brought him in for evaluation as an emergency option should one of its current tailbacks suffer an injury.

The Packers have tinkered with their running-back depth already this season. Shortly after the Sept. 3 cutdown, they waived Brandon Burks to make room for former Minnesota Vikings tailback Jhurell Pressley. The team left Pressley inactive during its Week 1 tilt with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Jason B. Hirschhorn is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and covers the NFL for Sports on Earth and SB Nation. He also serves as the senior writer and editor for Acme Packing Company, a Green Bay Packers blog.