GREEN BAY, Wis. _ The Green Bay Packers are still figuring out all their options at running back, but one they won't consider is Knile Davis.
Sent to the Packers from Kansas City for a conditional 2018 seventh-round draft pick on Oct. 18, Davis was released Monday.
The Packers dealt for Davis after they realized starter Eddie Lacy's ankle injury was worse than they thought and running back James Starks would be out several weeks due to knee surgery.
Davis was barely used, carrying five times for 5 yards, catching two passes for 4 yards and returning one kickoff for 18 yards.
At the same time they traded for Davis, they also signed Don Jackson from the practice squad and began using receiver Ty Montgomery as more than just a fill-in. Then, against Atlanta, fullback Aaron Ripkowski emerged as a viable option, carrying six times for 34 yards.
The release of Davis could also be a sign that Starks is getting closer to a return. Last week, he worked out on the side during practice for the first time since having surgery Oct. 16.
As a result of releasing Davis now, the Packers probably won't owe the Chiefs a draft pick because he wasn't on the roster long enough to meet conditions of the trade.
