Packers Practice Squad Tracker 2020
Tracking the additions to the 2020 Packers' Practice Squad...
By JerseyAl
Starting at 12:00AM Central time today, Packers GM Brian Gutekunst will lead the effort to sign 16 players to the Packers' Practice Squad.
The list will be updated as news hits, so be sure to check back frequently.
PACKERS' PRACTICE SQUAD
- Stanford Samuels, CB per Jim Owczarski
- Krys Barnes, ILB per Jim Owczarski
- Delontae Scott, DL per Ryan Wood
- Reggie Begelton, WR per Ryan Wood
- Tipa Galeai, LB per Ryan Wood
- Darrius Shepherd, WR per Ryan Wood
- Greg Roberts, LB, per Packers.com
- Willington Previlon, DL per Tom Silverstein
- Alex Light, OT per Jim Owczarski
- Dexter Williams, RB per Ryan Wood
- Henry Black, S, per Packers.com
- Damarea Crockett, RB per Packers.com
- Jake Hanson, C per Packers.com
- John Lovett, TE per Packers.com
- Zack Johnson, G per Packers.com
- De'Jon "Scoota" Harris, LB per Matt Zentz
- Robert Foster, WR (from Bills) per Matt Zenitz
EDITORS NOTES:
RB Dexter Williams does not appear on the list currently shown on Packers.com., but is reported to be returning to Green bay to sign his contract.
Also, Harris and Foster do not appear on the Packers.com list, but that may be due to Covid-19 testing requirements before joining a new team. I haven't been able to confirm either way. If they are bioth added, someone will have to get dropped.
RESERVE/INJURED LIST
Treyvon Hester, Will Sunderland (can not return in 2020) per Ken Ingalls
WAIVER CLAIMS AND SIGNINGS
The Packers were not awarded any players on waiver claims (We don't know if they tried or not)
WR Malik Turner was claimed by the Dallas Cowboys.
WR Jake Kumerow was signed to the Bills' Practice Squad OR Active Roster (unclear)
OT John LeGlue was signed to the Saints' Practice Squad
2020 COVID-19 PRACTICE SQUAD RULES
- 16 players on a practice squad — six more than previous seasons.
- Six of the 16 slots can be used on players of ANY experience level.
- Teams can protect up to four practice squad players per week (to be designated on Tuesdays) who cannot be signed by another team the remainder of the week.
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Players can be activated on game day before the team announces their inactives. A player doesn’t necessarily have to be signed to the main roster for the move. This can happen with up to two practice squad players per week, but the same player can’t be elevated two weeks in a row and can only be elevated twice per season before he would have to be signed to the active roster his third time.
RESERVE/INJURED LIST
Treyvon Hester, Will Sunderland (can not return in 2020) per Ken Ingalls
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Comments (64)
mbpacker
September 06, 2020 at 11:09 am
Thanks for the information!
CheesyTex
September 06, 2020 at 11:15 am
Thanks, Jersey Al. Question: If a team wants to keep a particular player that has been cut, and that player is in obvious demand (e.g., John Lovett), how does the process work? I.e., Is it just between the clubs and the player to work out the best deal they can vs. other suitors or is there more to it?
JerseyAl
September 06, 2020 at 11:32 am
If a player is eligible to be signed off a PS and another team wants to poach him, it's up to the player if he goes or not. And his current team can try to throw some money at him to make him stay. I know the Packers have done this with a few guys in the past.
Lphill
September 06, 2020 at 11:31 am
Ryan Conolley cut by Giants , get him!!!
JerseyAl
September 06, 2020 at 11:34 am
Thought the same thing when I read that in my local paper this morning. However, I just saw he was claimed by the Vikings.
PackfanNY
September 06, 2020 at 11:45 am
Tore his ACL and concern was he is not ready. Also, new coaching staff was not as enamored as previous Giants staff.
No matter, he’s a Viking now.
Bure9620
September 06, 2020 at 12:03 pm
Whenever a Badger ends up on the Vikings I think an Angel gets its wings ripped off..........
Lphill
September 06, 2020 at 12:31 pm
Packers should have jumped on him , figures the Vikings.
Coldworld
September 06, 2020 at 12:41 pm
Do you know how waiver works?
Bure9620
September 06, 2020 at 11:49 am
Not looking like the Packers were awarded anyone off waivers, did not expect them to be either
Lphill
September 06, 2020 at 01:12 pm
The Vikings now have depth at every key defensive position it must be nice.
NoNonsense
September 06, 2020 at 01:29 pm
Well they are always on the lookout for new fans if you wanna jump ship, I won't mind.
Lphill
September 06, 2020 at 02:36 pm
So you don’t think Ryan Conolley would have been good for the Packers , a Wisconsin kid ? , some teams find ways to fill needs , I guess Oren Burks will shut down the run.
Coldworld
September 06, 2020 at 03:05 pm
Well not much of a chance since the Vikings trumped us in waiver priority. Personally, I love a Wisconsin kid on the Packers when he is good for the team, but not just because. I quite like the upside if Martin and Summers personally. Maybe Burks will show maybe not, but I don’t see Connolly as having better potential than Martin and I don’t see him as guaranteed to be better now than what we have considering he is coming off a bad ACL injury.
I know he would fit in well with the requirement that Packer ILBs have an injury history, but in this case there are questions as to whether he is back to full fitness. He spent most of camp apparently working in the sidelines. It’s the Giants, so who knows, but that seems plausibly why he was released. Whether the Packers put in a claim for him I don’t know, but not much help now and never available since the Vikings had priority.
I quite like the swap of Kumerow For Foster. Maybe some teams do find ways after all.
13TimeChamps
September 06, 2020 at 04:26 pm
What part of the waiver wire process is confusing to you?
When a player is out on waivers, like Conolley was, teams are able to put in a claim, based on their prior year's record. The worse the record, the higher you get to pick. The Vikings had a worse record than the Packers, which means they could put in a claim before the Packers. No matter how much the Packers would like to put in a claim on a player, if a team with a worse record, in this case the Vikings, puts in a claim, there is nothing the Packers could do.
This isn't rocket science.
Bure9620
September 07, 2020 at 08:42 am
corner???????
Bure9620
September 06, 2020 at 11:53 am
Cowboys claimed Malik Turner....I think Malik Taylor would have cleared waivers........
PhantomII
September 06, 2020 at 12:20 pm
I just got thru looking at this kids college highlights. He is gonna be pretty good and soon. He made a lot of heady plays and had good hands and crafty routes and separation. He has upside. Cowboys are already loaded at WR. They will have the favor returned I'm sure possibly at another position.
Bure9620
September 06, 2020 at 12:24 pm
yip....
PhantomII
September 06, 2020 at 04:02 pm
Talk all over Cowboys site of Francis Bernard did great at LB in camp and cleared waivers. Looks like Gute missed our back at ya pick-up in a spot we are questionable. Go get him Gute.
Coldworld
September 06, 2020 at 12:50 pm
So you would rather keep a player we signed from the street over the one the team felt was better? Frankly, if Taylor was better I can’t get cut up about Turner. Presumably that’s how his prior team felt.
pack13xwc
September 06, 2020 at 11:17 pm
Except Taylor made the 53 by as 5th WR beating out Kumerow, Shepard, Turner and Begleton.
Bure9620
September 07, 2020 at 07:49 am
He did, hope he plays well and sticks
Qoojo
September 06, 2020 at 11:56 am
Can you protect the same 4 players every week?
cheesehead1
September 06, 2020 at 12:15 pm
Glad to see Begelton on the practice squad. Would have preferred to have seen him on the 53 but if/when injuries hit, hope he gets a chance.
Coldworld
September 06, 2020 at 12:51 pm
A little more time can only help him. It’s been tough for players without nfl experience this year.
NJMagic
September 06, 2020 at 12:15 pm
Interesting Lovett not claimed & not on PS
Bure9620
September 06, 2020 at 12:23 pm
Hopefully to the PS....
pack13xwc
September 06, 2020 at 11:43 pm
The 16 is final, and Lovett is there.
Coldworld
September 06, 2020 at 01:05 pm
Perhaps he has other PS squad offers suggested or actual. He wasn’t claimed it seems, so he can make his choice if he has one and negotiate.
As of writing, as far as I can tell only 8 of 16 spots have been cited been filled.
So far I like who we have. Pleased to see Shepherd, Bagelton at WE, Samuels at CB. Krys Barnes May have some upside too, Tipa has it but needs weight room time and Williams can run if he can master the other aspects. Good start to the PS. The theme, upside and having showed some potential. I like that.
hobowilly
September 06, 2020 at 12:21 pm
my hope is for GB to acquire possibly ILB Davis from the ponies cutting him; they definately need more depth in the middle...i'm sure Pettine says no, i have 2 or 3 hybrid safeties that can play in the box (litterer guys that can get nicked up though)
PackfanNY
September 06, 2020 at 12:29 pm
I read that Davis is a health question mark as he was coming off a knee injury. He was limited in camp for the Broncos and they didn’t think he would be ready to start the season. When healthy he was their leading tackler. Good against the run but struggled in coverage. Knee injury wouldn’t help that. Just something I read FWIW.
Lphill
September 06, 2020 at 12:34 pm
Packers already missed on Ryan Connolly from the Giants , and the Vikings got him.
Coldworld
September 06, 2020 at 12:43 pm
Again, waiver priority.
Bure9620
September 06, 2020 at 01:06 pm
They had no chance at Connelly even if they wanted him, Connelly was subjected to waivers.....Vikings have a higher waiver priority
Tedlyflyfisher
September 06, 2020 at 01:19 pm
I’m glad to see Darrius Shepherd on the PS. Granted, he made 2 bonehead mistakes in the Lions game, but I think given our uncertainty at the position the kid deserves another chance.
Coldworld
September 06, 2020 at 02:48 pm
If he plays in real games like he has in both preseasons yes. Kid just gets open and makes catches.
Bure9620
September 07, 2020 at 08:32 am
His face mask and hands disagree with you.....there is a lot of Shep love out there........He seems like a real nice guy but he is not an NFL player......I realize he has played well in practice but that just simply has to translate......Some think I am a power 5 snob but Lazard made a TON of plays in a major conference....He was one of the best WRs in the Big 12. Shepperd played against significantly inferior competition, half my family went to NDSU and they are all completely sold on the idea NDSU would beat everyone in the BIG except Ohio St......they would not.......it is fantasy land
I was losing it last year when Lazard was realeased and Sheppard made the team......Thankfully, Rodgers lobbied for Lazard to get on the field and the universe realigned.......I was absolutely certain cutting Lazard and keeping Shep was a mistake......it made me question Gute....Gutekunst is damn lucky Lazard was not claimed off waivers......and lucky we won that game. Had Lazard not gotten on the field and we lost to the Lions, I think there would be less Shepperd Truthers out there......
I realize how many small school guys have success.......But Lazard is better than Shepperd.........period....though many argued continually for Shepperd.......Frankly, Foster should be the first off the PS, he made big plays for the Bills, many are shocked he was released....I hope another team doesn't poach him from our PS.
Coldworld
September 09, 2020 at 02:48 pm
Lazard is better than Shepherd? Lazard has played more but as receivers they couldn’t e more different. Silly. I like This guy as a pick up but get a little perspective.
Archie
September 06, 2020 at 01:23 pm
How ironic is it that both Packers picked up by other teams played WR? Apparently we were 7 deep when many thought the cupboard was bare. Remember the post-draft hysteria? Very funny if you ask me.
CoachDino
September 06, 2020 at 09:04 pm
Great point
Bure9620
September 07, 2020 at 06:33 am
I think the Turner release may be a mistake.....Let's give Taylor a chance....but my initial feeling is we cut the wrong Malik......
Coldworld
September 09, 2020 at 02:50 pm
Given your take on receivers above. I feel better having read this.
ShooterMcGee
September 06, 2020 at 01:43 pm
Where did Hakeem "the dream" Butler end up? How anout ILB Evan Weaver from Cal? He was a 6th rounder this year.
jjschow
September 06, 2020 at 03:43 pm
Why is packers center J Hason not sign yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CheesyTex
September 06, 2020 at 03:56 pm
It seems probable that he (and probably John Lovett, too) have some leverage right now, and are negotiating to see where they can get the best deal and fit.
JerseyAl
September 07, 2020 at 08:57 am
Because patience...
pack13xwc
September 06, 2020 at 11:54 pm
Both Lovett and Hanson made the ps.
KMoe
September 06, 2020 at 04:00 pm
Can the Packers sign players like Tramon, Veldheer and Clay to the PS for the 1st week then sign them to the 53 active players to avoid the 100% guarenteed contract? Isn't it then 25% after week one if they're signed? Just curious for some insight on this process. Thanks!
Coldworld
September 06, 2020 at 04:38 pm
In theory they have six slots available to players with any level of experience, however, the pay is fixed at 12k per week for such players. May not entice even if Gute liked the idea.
pack13xwc
September 06, 2020 at 11:55 pm
Doubt established vets would go for that.
Thegreatreynoldo
September 06, 2020 at 06:37 pm
Yes. The players would probably have to rely on a handshake that if they happened to get injured during their week on the PS that Gute would still sign them to and pay them a contract befitting their talent and status. The actual terms of the contract to be used for the 53 after week one could be all worked out but just not signed yet.
Bure9620
September 06, 2020 at 05:07 pm
I like the Foster signing......he made some big catches for the Bills last year at critical times........honestly. more of a 53 candidate than a PS candidate.....
Lare
September 06, 2020 at 05:37 pm
Others are reporting that John Lovett and DeJon Harris (LB) have also been signed to the Practice Squad.
KnockTheSnotOutOfYou
September 06, 2020 at 06:09 pm
Thanks Lare!
From all reports sounds like Lovett has some value, plus one day be fun to see Love and Lovett in same backfield at same time. :)
WisconsinStrong
September 06, 2020 at 08:19 pm
Any news on whether Tim Williams was claimed elsewhere? If not, I'm a bit surprised not to see him back. Maybe they have enough depth at OLB?
KMoe
September 06, 2020 at 08:59 pm
I'm curious if they'll sign him when Kamal Martin goes to IR? But if so, they're taking a risk if another team signing him before they get around to it.
pack13xwc
September 07, 2020 at 12:12 am
Yeah but it's a numbers thing. If a player didn't make the 53 cut but the team still liked him then it comes down to risking said player on waivers. Who's to say they still didn't want Kumerow, Turner and Laglue, all of whom were snatched up.
CoachDino
September 06, 2020 at 08:58 pm
Thanks Al - This is a very informative article,,,,
Thegreatreynoldo
September 07, 2020 at 01:53 am
Packers.com has Greg Roberts signed to the PS.
Packers.com does not have Dexter Williams listed as a PS guy.
greengold
September 07, 2020 at 08:32 am
I’m super happy with this PS. Every player I was hoping we would retain was kept, much like many reporters had expected in this unusual season.
Good for GB, because there is some solid talent there to develop.
hobowilly
September 07, 2020 at 10:28 am
amen. It's such a unique year and with one of the best FO's in the NFL, we should be in a decent position to get better as the season moves on; sorta like how the schedule is shaking out for the start prior to our bye. 2 tough games on the road and with MLF at the helm hopefully 2-0 to start the division--that's what's initially important here...AND, dodging injuries when players may not have their bodies game ready yet.
I have to laugh when i consider all the idiotic hype over TB. Does anybody think the NFC South division is better than the AFC East?????? We'll just see how GB can do against Tom Terrific coming off their bye week.
hobowilly
September 07, 2020 at 10:19 am
Optimistic, love what you wrote here, "Waiting to let the coaching staff have a week eval of other players on the PS to see who would be most valuable to bring up to the 53 (Barnes v “Scoota”, Foster v Shep, Previlon, Veldheer? or Light)"; your point here hits the bullseye of how in depth/calculated the FO goes about their business.
When one looks @ the make-up of the PS, you can see GB has covered quite a gambit of positions. Most avid fans will note Gutey is still working the WR room hard. I am one to believe GB did not go for the glamour choice in the draft since when the top 4-6 players were already gone, Gutey stated there's no one else that can step in immediately and beat out who we already have. Let's also not forget, as he consistently reminds fans, "we've been conducting business the same way for years" in terms of getting to know what type of person these players are during the hiring process. I highly respect that, whoever will "make the best team" not necessarily the best players is what he's said.
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