![]() ![]() However, the team once again kept Jarrett Bush around. ![]() Undrafted Sam Shields made the team as well, showing excellent speed and good hands (he was a receiver for most of his college career at Miami) all preseason. ![]() In addition, Blackmon was placed on injured reserve, a bizarre move because it leaves the Pack with no real return men save Jordy Nelson. Only two players were cut in the secondary, in large part due to the injuries to starters Al Harris and Atari Bigby. A not-so-surprising move is the decision to keep undrafted rookie Frank Zombo, who has looked great all preseason. Robert Francois made a nice fumble recovery against the Colts, but none of the four linebackers cut were outstanding. Wilson may have been a surprise to some, but I'm not surprised to see the seventh-round pick make the team.Īt linebacker, there weren't any more major surprises. The defensive line cuts weren't very surprising either, with the possible exception of nose tackle Anthony Toribio, who provided depth at a position which not too many of Green Bay's guys can play. Interestingly, the Packers decided to keep another undrafted rookie, guard/tackle Nick McDonald out of Grand Valley State. The offensive line cuts didn't hold any big surprises, although Evan Dietrich-Smith was a useful backup center. However, the Packers kept all four of the other tight ends (including undrafted rookie Tom Crabtree and fifth-round choice Andrew Quarless), and were pretty deep at linebacker anyway. Personally, I hadn't thought he was a completely sure bet to make the roster, but he is as versatile as they come, playing tight end, linebacker, and special teams. Spencer Havner was possibly the most surprising cut on the team. Swain, meanwhile, went from having two catches in the entire preseason to breaking out in a big way when it counted, picking up 130 yards on six catches against the Chiefs, possibly earning him the final receiver spot. Jason Chery showed impressive speed and returned a punt for a touchdown against the Colts, but ultimately wasn't too impressive returning punts against the Chiefs, and may have lost a roster spot because of it. As James Starks and Quinn Porter are both hurt, it's a bit surprising that they didn't keep Lumpkin around, at least until Starks returns from the PUP list.īrett Swain was kept as the fifth receiver, leaving four others to be cut. It was interesting that the Packers cut Kregg Lumpkin, because this means the Pack have committed to using fullback John Kuhn as their third running back, which they tried this preseason. Harrell may be a good fit for the practice squad if he isn't picked up by another team. Running back Quinn Porter was placed on injured reserve earlier in the week as well.Īt quarterback, Graham Harrell looked impressive at times this preseason but ultimately the Packers kept two quarterbacks, just as they did last season. In addition, two players were placed on injured reserve for the Packers: lineman Allen Barbre and defensive back and return man Will Blackmon. ![]()
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