The Cowboys had hoped to re-sign Ridgeway after waiving him. He got cut, signed with the practice squad, and is now getting an opportunity to appear in his first NFL game. Brewer played more than any other defensive player in training camp and stayed healthy.
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After going undrafted and unsigned as a college free agent, he earned a rookie mini camp tryout and got to stay for training camp as the lowest player on the depth chart.
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With no college all-star game and no NFL Combine, Brewer had only his Pro Day to show his ability. Coming out of Coastal Carolina, the defensive lineman had to have surgery following an injury suffered in the Chanticleers’ bowl game. Claimed off waivers (from Cowboys): DT John Ridgewayīrewer has completed a pretty unlikely path to an NFL game.Promoted from practice squad: WR Britain Covey, TE Noah Togiai.Promoted from practice squad: CB Duke Shelley.Waived from IR with injury settlement: WR Osirus Mitchell.Promoted to 53-man roster: DL Abdullah Anderson.He, along with running back Aaron Jones, profile as significant contributors in the Packers’ passing game, especially without Lazard on the field.Today’s minor moves, including some standard practice squad elevations for the two Monday Night Football games: Tight end Robert Tonyanwill also play, after he spent the offseason recovering from his own ACL tear. The latter, meanwhile, should man the right tackle spot with Bakhtiari back, giving the Packers a formidable bookend tandem. Among those are offensive lineman David Bakhtiari and Elgton Jenkins. The former made it clear earlier this week that he expects to be recovered from the torn ACL which essentially cost him all of last season. Doubs in particular is slated to be a starter, and has reportedly formed a rapport with the reigning MVP, potentially setting him up for a notable workload especially if Lazard is out.Īs Demovsky notes, several other key players are expected to suit up for the Packers. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers openly criticized the young pass-catchers last month as they look to prepare for significant roles right away to begin their NFL careers. A former UDFA, Lazard posted career highs across the board in a complementary role last season with 40 catches, 513 yards and eight touchdowns.Īssuming he misses the Minnesota game, the Packers will turn to veterans Randall Cobband Sammy Watkinsat the position, along with rookies Romeo Doubsand Christian Watson. 1 spot following the departures of Davante Adamsand Marquez Valdes-Scantlingthis offseason. The timing of his contract status couldn’t have been any better, as the 26-year-old is set to take on the No.
Lazard signed his RFA tender in June, locking him into a one-year salary of just under $4MM. Green Bay would sorely miss their new top receiver in the event of any lengthy absence. He has been dealing with an ankle injury, which has kept him out of practice throughout the week. The Packers’ final injury report lists Allen Lazardas doubtful (Twitter link via ESPN’s Rob Demovsky). One notable absence is expected in the receiving corps, however. SEPTEMBER 10: Green Bay is facing a generally positive situation on the injury front heading into their season opener against the Vikings. Yosuah Nijman, who started eight games at left tackle in 2021, will again get the nod in Bakhtiari’s absence.
Per Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, both Bakhtiari and Jenkins will miss Sunday’s opener against the Vikings. SEPTEMBER 11: Unfortunately, the Packers will be without their OT bookends for at least one more week.
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