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Green Bay --The changes at running back continues for the Packers.

As feared, Brandon Saine was placed on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury in Green Bay's 42-24 win at Houston on Sunday night. Taking his place on the roster will be running back Johnny White, who Green Bay picked up off waivers.

The 5-foot-10, 210-pound White was a rugged, between-the-tackles at North Carolina, who the Buffalo Bills originally drafted in the fifth round of the 2011 draft. As a rookie, White rushed for 38 yards on 12 carries and had five tackles on special teams. This season, White had 34 yards on eight attempts. With Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller returning from their injuries, the Bills did not necessarily need White.

In Green Bay, where Cedric Benson is out for a while with his foot injury, maybe he could find a role at some point if another player goes down. For now, his value would be on special teams. Alex Green received the bulk of the carries against the Houston Texans, gaining 65 yards on 22 carries. Back from his turf toe injury, James Starks rushed five times for 11 yards. Saine didn't receive any carries this season.

At North Carolina -- teammates with Packers tight end Ryan Taylor -- White rushed for 720 yards and seven touchdowns his senior year. He'll wear No. 34 with the Packers.