The Packers put rookie running back Don Jackson their injured-reserve list Wednesday, a move that created a roster spot for running back Christine Michael.
The Packers claimed Michael via waivers from the Seahawks.
Jackson, an undrafted rookie, was part of the Packers’ emergency plan at running back when both Eddie Lacy and James Starks were out with injuries. He was promoted to the active roster in late October and got 10 carries over three games.
With Starks having returned from knee surgery last week, Michael figures to serve as the team’s No. 2 running back for now. Wide receiver Ty Montgomery, who played some running back when the team was short on healthy runners, could still see some time at running back, especially in obvious passing situations.
