Noah

Herron

A Verron Haynes-type role could be in store for Herron, who lined up with the first-team offense at recent workouts. He’s unlikely to win the starting tailback job.

Herron averaged 2.6 yards-per-carry with Pittsburgh and Green Bay as a rookie seventh-round pick out of Northwestern in 2005. If Najeh Davenport moves to fullback, Herron’s a good bet to make the team and is worth a look in very deep dynasty leagues.

It’s a strong statement, as Herron would probably have to push Samkon Gado, Najeh Davenport, or fullback Vonta Leach off the roster. McCarthy sees Herron as a RB/FB, which could limit any fantasy upside.

Noah Herron still has a chance to be Green Bay’s top backup. Samkon Gado is the other candidate behind Ahman Green on the depth chart.

He was running back insurance. This is a good sign that Duce Staley will play this weekend.

Because he’s a Steelers running back, Herron is someone to watch long-term. Both Jerome Bettis and Verron Haynes could be gone after this year, so Herron may eventually be factor.

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.

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.

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.

Herron, who started because Brandon Jackson (concussion) and Vernand Morency (knee) were out, said after the game that he would’ve continued had it been the regular season. He finished up with a six-yard scoring catch.