Track Packers Practice Squad Signings here
By JerseyAl
Now that the roster has been decided (at least for now), the Packers are forming their Practice Squad. Check back here for news of all of the signings.
Practice Squad
What we have so far: TE Justin Perillo, WR Jared Abbrederis, G Matt Rotheram, LB James Vaughters, LB Carl Bradford, DL Christian Ringo, OT Jeremy Vujnovich, RB John Crockett
Justin Perillo is back on the Practice Squad, as Denver claimed Mitchell Henry. Reported by Wes Hodkiewicz
Abbrederis back with the Packers on their practice squad per source.
The #Packers have signed OL Matt Rotheram to their practice squad.
The #Packers are bringing back LB James Vaughters, per @WesHod
#Packers are signing former fourth-round ILB Carl Bradford to the practice squad, per source.
#Packers sign Christian Ringo to practice squad.
Jeremy Vujnovich has been signed to the Practice Squad, according to Wes Hodkiewicz.https://twitter.com/WesHod/status/640601125129949184
RB John Crockett tweeted the news that's he's on the Packers' Practice Squad.
Christain Ringo turned down an offer from the Texans and instead joins the Packers Practice Aquad, according to Bob McGinn.
Free agent visits/signings
#Packers have signed veteran receiver James Jones, per Tom Silverstein.
Packer cuts claimed by other teams:
Kyhri Thornton (New England)
Mitchell Henry (Denver)
Harold Spears (Steelers)
Rajon Neal - Signed to Dolphins practice squad.
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Comments (66)
bodney68
September 06, 2015 at 11:32 am
Abby, Ringo, Rotheram, Tay-Glover, Neal, Crockett, Thomas, Henry, Vaughters, Phillips
JerseyAl
September 06, 2015 at 11:50 am
not bad, but gotta have an OT - Vujnovich is best option unless they look elsewhere.
bodney68
September 06, 2015 at 01:41 pm
I think Rotheram played tackle in college, he's resigned to practice squad.
JerseyAl
September 06, 2015 at 02:14 pm
only as a sophomore - play right guard his last two season. They need a true Tackle and as I expected, brought back Vujnovich.
Zola Davis
September 06, 2015 at 05:24 pm
I liked vujnovich in the games that I've watched.
RobinsonDavis
September 06, 2015 at 11:50 am
PLEASE Ted! Najee Goode....to the 53.
Mojo
September 06, 2015 at 01:06 pm
We already have Brett - that's Goode enough.
marpag1
September 06, 2015 at 04:17 pm
Actually, I wouldn't mind if they picked Najee up. Someone will. But consider this: PHI cut Najee and kept some dude named Brad Jones. (Yes, THAT Brad Jones). So maybe Najee's not as Goode as advertised.
RobinsonDavis
September 06, 2015 at 06:04 pm
Good Point. I am just so frustrated with the lack of attention Ted and his team have paid to the MLB position. A while back Ted rotated in different defensive lineman to try to find a fit and I don't see why he does not try now. I actually thought some of the guys he found were very helpful to the team...Albeit, they did not stay for long, but it was better than hoping things would get better.
RobinsonDavis
September 06, 2015 at 12:07 pm
I am expecting them to bring in 9 and keep one spot open to tryout 1 player or drop a player to the practice squad once Jones returns. Abbederis, Neal, Vujnovich, Vaughters, Glover-Wright, Rotheram, Ringo, Thomas, Henry are my nine from the previous roster. They may carry two TEs (Perillo) given Quarless situation. Hate to see anybody lose a job! We have more OL and CB's than usual and thus Rotheram and Glover-Wright may lose out. I hate to see anybody lose a job! Think these guys deserve another chance!
sonomaca
September 06, 2015 at 12:12 pm
Henry is gonzo.
4thand1
September 06, 2015 at 12:20 pm
I got a feeling NE will take Abby. Brady has made young WR's look good. They are hurting at WR.
DrealynWilliams
September 06, 2015 at 12:44 pm
Let's hope he declines any team trying to sign him. I hope there were behind the scene talks with the coaches and they just want to see him hold up through a handful of practices before adding him to the 53.
croatpackfan
September 06, 2015 at 12:54 pm
Somehow, I think similar as you!
Idiot Fan
September 06, 2015 at 12:22 pm
Dang, I was hoping to hide Henry away.
AZPack
September 06, 2015 at 12:58 pm
Yep, much rather have Henry than Perillo.
4thand1
September 06, 2015 at 12:22 pm
WTF NE took Worthy now Thornton? Makes no sense.
tobinrote
September 06, 2015 at 12:37 pm
if New England can't coach someone up to acceptable levels no one can. Look at the rosters they win with. They turn more sow's ears into silk purses than anyone.
Uthy
September 06, 2015 at 12:54 pm
Come on Ted, Ben Koyack!
NickPerry
September 06, 2015 at 02:05 pm
I saw that cut too, he'd be a interesting signing.
Mojo
September 06, 2015 at 12:56 pm
Rotheram and Abby. Two I wanted to keep. Good start.
NickPerry
September 06, 2015 at 02:06 pm
Yup, glad they kept both especially Abby.
AZPack
September 06, 2015 at 01:00 pm
Hope they sign Dantzler to PS. Intrigued w/ his long term potential, just not his play so far.
DrealynWilliams
September 06, 2015 at 01:10 pm
Well, intrigued with his college tape -- yes. I didn't see anything in the preseason though. Can't always fall for the measurables. See Adrian Hubbard.
AZPack
September 06, 2015 at 01:23 pm
I wasn't on the Hubbard bandwagon. I just want to see what Dantzler can be w/ some development. I loved that he played coverage in college alot and was in those situations. Not sure what his measurable are, I know they were good but If he can cover, run and chase and tackle, I want to see if he can develop.
DrealynWilliams
September 06, 2015 at 01:45 pm
I wasn't saying you were on the bandwagon. I was just using him as an example.
croatpackfan
September 06, 2015 at 01:50 pm
I also thought that Hubbard looked to lazy on the tape. He is not consistent. And I also liked Tavarius Dantzler tape... He looked like talented player. But I do not think they will bring him back to the PS...
RobinsonDavis
September 06, 2015 at 02:09 pm
Good God, man! "You're so concerned with squabbling for the scraps ... that you've missed your God given right to something better." Braveheart
Idiot Fan
September 06, 2015 at 02:27 pm
You have the look of your mother.
Mojo
September 06, 2015 at 01:07 pm
Need me some Crockett. Hold the Tubbs
RobinsonDavis
September 06, 2015 at 01:50 pm
I prefer Neal, but I agree they need somebody to rely on to catch the ball out of the backfield. Montgomery may serve this purpose though too! Like yer comments!
JerseyAl
September 06, 2015 at 03:13 pm
you got him...
diehardpackerfan
September 06, 2015 at 01:21 pm
Crockett
croatpackfan
September 06, 2015 at 02:03 pm
Please, do not sign James Jones... He is not James Jones we knew... He is 2 years older and 2 years worser player...
4thand1
September 06, 2015 at 01:57 pm
He might be worser(lol) , but could be a good possession receiver. Sorry croat couldn't resist.
croatpackfan
September 06, 2015 at 02:05 pm
Yes, he is - on the side line...
PETER MAIZ
September 06, 2015 at 02:00 pm
James Jones should be contracted on a one year deal if the money's right.
PaulRosik
September 06, 2015 at 06:27 pm
Unless you think Jones can beat out Montgomery or Adams to be one the starting receivers he is not worth it. As the number 4 and 5 guy I would much rather have Janis and White out there. Both of those guys can break a long one and White has looked good as a move the sticks and get the 8 yard catch on 3rd and 7 sort of guy.
ESPN reports he's coming back so I guess this is happening, they must think he can help out in the red zone and all the troubles this team has had there.
Uthy
September 06, 2015 at 02:01 pm
I don't think his game was speed. Eventually provided reliable hands, reliable routes, would outfight the db to the ball consistently.
NickPerry
September 06, 2015 at 02:22 pm
James Jones game was never about speed though I wouldn't say his hands are "Reliable". He was always excellent around the Goal Line and moving the chains. He had 14 TD's in 2012 and most of them came inside the redzone and Uthy is right, he'll fight for the ball. Right now the Packers WR's not named Cobb or Adams have a total of 9 receptions in regular season games. Jones would be a nice addition if the price is right. There's a lot to be said for a guy that could step right in and not have to learn the offense.
Koostyroosty
September 06, 2015 at 02:32 pm
nice summation, Nick. I concur.
Bearmeat
September 06, 2015 at 02:38 pm
Exactly. And he doesn't have any leverage. No one else claimed him. I see this as a Matt Flynn situation. With the right coaches/offensive system JJ can be a nice 2nd/3rd WR. And we need another WR that can play the X with some size. Since this is JJ's game, and he already knows the offense, he is a perfect fit.
Of course, we still lose the ability to blow the top off the defense without Jordy out there. The playaction bombs down the sideline are probably not going to happen this year. Which really sucks. Teams FEARED that.
Hopefully by the end of the year Janis can be that guy.
tobinrote
September 06, 2015 at 02:44 pm
i fear janis has trouble remembering which side of the sidelines he is supposed to be on unless reminded before each play
sonomaca
September 06, 2015 at 03:32 pm
Odd situation since Janis had a high wonderlic score (I think it was 32). Sometimes people are book smart but not quick thinkers.
DrealynWilliams
September 06, 2015 at 02:48 pm
Having a guy that can take the top off of a defense is surely helpful but it is not a must have for an offense to be successful.
Thegreatreynoldo
September 06, 2015 at 05:02 pm
Drealyn, I agree with you if you mean that a team doesn't need a burner, but teams need a guy who can get vertical. There is a lot less clutter messing up the short and intermediate routes if safeties have to honor the vertical route. "Need" and "taking the top off the defense" are the word and phrase in question here. We probably aren't too far apart.
Since'61
September 06, 2015 at 02:51 pm
Good post Nick, I agree. Also, Rodgers lobbied for Jones once before maybe he is doing so again. I'm assuming that if he signs with the Packers he would be #4 behind Cobb, Adams and Montgomery. Also, with Abby back on the PS I can see White or Janis becoming expendable as the season goes on, especially if they are ineffective. Thanks, Since '61
sonomaca
September 06, 2015 at 03:34 pm
I think the problem is that neither Cobb nor Montgomery are going to be 100% for a couple of weeks, at least. So, then you're down to Adams, Janis, and White. I doubt the last two are really ready for prime time, so James Jones would really help out, even if it's only 3 or 4 catches a game.
RobinsonDavis
September 06, 2015 at 05:00 pm
Agreed 61 with the first premise (and Nick), but I think JJ comes in at Jordy's position and let Cobb return to the slot. I just am not convinced on this move, but am intrigued. JJ is an outstanding character guy too (which may be filling some of that void with Jordy out). You wonder what they fear with the new guys, OR, is this speaking to something more serious with Cobb and/or Montgomery?
croatpackfan
September 07, 2015 at 03:48 am
Interesting opinion. You might be right. There is the reason why he was released from Raider (111 dropped passes!) and from Giants after TC. But, maybe all those dropped passes is not JJ mistake. I think we will find that pretty quickly. Randall might be more in question than Montgomery. Because they released Raijon Neal, and if Ty is not ready, we will have problem with fielding KR... It is puzzle, and no matter how much I'm in or against JJ coming back, I am also intrigued, because Ted Thompson made mistakes, but very, very rarely...
NewNikeShoes
September 07, 2015 at 04:20 am
Actually, JJ with the Raiders only dropped 5 passes, which is really good. Considering he was getting screwed over as the only offensive player worth a damn on that team, that's extremely good.
Plus, Jeff Janis is always an option at kick returns :p. Nah, just kidding.
Not too worried about week 1 KR, as it is the bears we're talking about.
Dude, you know what we should do? We should put BJ Raji at kick return. Everyone'll just bounce off him.
hybridauth_Facebook_100004084225446
September 06, 2015 at 04:08 pm
That mite be why the Packers bring James Jones back .
Mojo
September 06, 2015 at 04:42 pm
Maybe JJ wasn't the most athletic WR we've ever had, but he did make a number of big plays for us in his time here. Take a look at some of these catches he fought for: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3YFJjvXRRo
Or how about this beauty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DM_qV6gCHk
If he's got anything left, I say do it.
(I think this endorsement deserves some kind of commission Mr. Frank Bauer)
AZPack
September 06, 2015 at 06:01 pm
If the price is right? League minimum, not more. Averaged less than 10 yd/rec last year.
4thand1
September 06, 2015 at 03:26 pm
Keep the running strong, Crockett in the house!
hybridauth_Facebook_100002574551585
September 06, 2015 at 04:14 pm
If they are not gonna sign Hubbard to the PS, I was hoping they look for another body type like his. 2 guys available are OLB Lynden Trail of the Texans and DE/OLB Larry Webster of the Lions. Both are 6'7" and around 260 lbs. Possible Peppers replacement or Neal and Perry are UFAs next year so having an OLB ready to step in next year would be wise.
Funcrusher
September 07, 2015 at 08:30 am
Coming out in the draft, I liked Lynden Trail. He's a project but it's tough to find guys with his measurables. Wouldn't mind if the signed him and dumped Bradford.
Mojo
September 06, 2015 at 04:29 pm
Wonder with a possible James Jones resigning if they'll only go with 9 PS guys for now(looks like the have eight so far). If they do sign J Jones, then they'll have to kick someone else off the 53 and probably try to get on the PS.
Imagine being excited to make the 53 and then get kicked off (will happen anyway when the d-lineman return from suspension). And then to get kicked off the PS when the 53 guy gets sent to the little table.
Sucks being a bubble boy.
PaulRosik
September 06, 2015 at 06:30 pm
ESPN reports its happening so Jones seems on his way. So the question is who does step out to make room for him? Banjo? One of the young receivers? Ripkowski? Hands of stone Harris?
HankScorpio
September 06, 2015 at 04:47 pm
No love for Matt Blanchard grabbing a PS spot yet?
Let me throw him some...
RobinsonDavis
September 06, 2015 at 06:17 pm
So...Do you think the Pack stands put with only 8 on the Practice Squad until the Jones and Jones issues are settled?
Since'61
September 06, 2015 at 10:14 pm
Glad to see both Abby and Crockett back on the PS. Something about Crockett's style of running that reminds me of Elijah Pitts from the Lombardi days. He may not get to play this year but he could replace Starks if he makes it through next year's TC. 2 open PS spots for the return of J. Jones and D. Jones. Go Pack! Thanks, Since '61
Oppy
September 06, 2015 at 09:58 pm
Raijon Neal snubbed TWICE by the packers?
Craziness.
hybridauth_Facebook_100004765273075
September 06, 2015 at 10:16 pm
I count 8 so they must be keeping two spots open for the two who they plan to cut when Datone and Guion return.
Thegreatreynoldo
September 08, 2015 at 12:17 am
There is a report that GB did not even try to get Blanchard on the PS because they thought 4 QBs were too many. This is a mistake, imo.
HankScorpio
September 08, 2015 at 12:36 am
There is no such thing as too many QBs in today's NFL, IMO. Whenever you find a good one, you do all you can to retain and develop them. We saw what happened when the Packers got sloppy in that area.