OLB Coach Mike Smith raved about Tipa Galeai’s abilities, but noted that he could benefit from adding about 10 pounds and improving his special teams play. But at only 24-years-old, it’s certainly worth keeping him around-the talent is there. So it was evident that he wasn’t going to be on the final roster. Brown battles injuries this summer, didn’t flash all that much when he was on the field, and has minima special teams snaps over his career. With a 37-year-old Mason Crosby, it’s not a bad idea to have a backup plan. The Green Bay Packers had Molson on the practice squad for part of last season and they kept him on the roster all summer it’s clear that they like him and he also performed well. He and Innis Gaines had the most missed tackles on the team this preseason, according to PFF ($$).Ĭapra was only on the field for 25 snaps during the preseason but he looked comfortable and brings that coveted versatility, having played both tackle and guard positions in college. ![]() As a former receiver, where he really needs to improve is as a tackler. With that said, if there’s an injury on the 53, don’t be surprised if he’s elevated to the active roster.Īn easy move to make, Ento flashed numerous times this preseason and can contribute on special teams. Van Lanen brings versatility as he’s able to play both guard and tackle but could benefit from a year on the practice squad. Benkert provides them with an emergency quarterback option in 2021 and the potential to move into a backup role in 2022 if Aaron Rodgers ends up elsewhere. ![]() It was known that the Green Bay Packers wanted to bring Kurt Benkert back, the question was whether or not he would clear waivers. So just as I did with the roster cuts tracker, keep this article close by throughout the day on Wednesday, so you can see who is added to the Green Bay Packers practice squad.Īnd although the initial 53-man roster draws much of the attention, keep in mind that it takes more than 53 players to get through an NFL season. Teams are also able to “protect” up to four practice squad players every week, which means they can’t be claimed by other teams, and two practice squad players can be elevated to the active roster on game day. At that point, teams can then begin constructing their 16 player practice squads, and just like last year, up to six of the practice squad slots can be used on players with any level of NFL experience. This period when teams can put in waiver claims on released players goes until 3:00 CST on Wednesday. If you think about it, it’s a bit of a risky move for a team to replace one of their own on the 53-man roster with a player from another team who they have far less information on. This is a big reason why many players who fans think will end up elsewhere go unclaimed instead. The second important item to know is that if a player is claimed off waivers at this time, they must be added to the 53-man roster–they can’t be stashed on the practice squad. The first is that if multiple teams place a waiver claim on the same particular player, the team with the worse record from the 2020 season is the one who gets that player. I think there could be a surprise cut on the OL, or possibly a trade since they are deep on the interior and only one proven backup at tackle.On Tuesday, we learned which cuts were made and which players made up the Green Bay Packers initial 53 - or I should say 52 until the trade for Corey Bojorquez is official - man roster. Now the next step of this roster construction process is building the 16 player practice squad.įor any player who was cut and has less than four years of NFL experience, they are placed on waivers and can then be claimed by any other team, but there are two important things to know with this. I think the CB spot could use another cover man, so six CB's could be a little light. I think the Packers keep five OLB's considering Za'Darius Smith questionable status to start the regular season. S (4) Adrian Amos, Darnell Savage, Vernon Scott, Henry Black ILB (5) Krys Barnes, De'Vondre Campbell, Oren Burks, Ty Summers, Isaiah McDuffieĬB (6) Jaire Alexander, Kevin King, Chandon Sullivan, Eric Stokes, Isaac Yiadom, Shemar Jean-Charles ![]() OLB (5) Za'Darius Smith, Preston Smith, Rashan Gary, Jonathan Garvin, Chauncey Rivers OL (9) Elgton Jenkins, Billy Turner, Royce Newman, Josh Myers, Jon Runyan, Dennis Kelly, Lucas Patrick, Yosh Nijman, Ben BradenĭL (6) Kenny Clark, Dean Lowry, Kingsley Keke, TJ Slaton, Jack Heflin, Abdullah Anderson TE (4) Robert Tonyan, Marcedes Lewis, Josiah Deguara, Bronson Kaufusi WR (6) Davante Adams, Marquez Valdez-Scantling, Randall Cobb, Allen Lazard, Amari Rodgers, Malik Taylor RB (3) Aaron Jones, AJ Dillon, Kylin Hill Here is what I predict the Packers 53 man roster will look like when all cuts have commenced by the deadline 8/31:
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