Packers Sign Toribio, Add Jones To The Practice Squad

by Brandon on Dec 31, 2009 12:00 AM CST in Green Bay Packers News

The Green Bay Packers finally used LB Jeremy Thompson's roster spot. He suffered a serious neck injury several weeks ago during practice, and it's seemed unlikely for a while that he would return this season. So he's moved to the I.R., and NT Anthony Toribio is added from the practice squad. I was a fan of him this preseason:

He spent a lot of time in opponents' backfields this preseason and I was hoping he grabbed one of the final roster spots. He should be playing somewhere in the NFL, but he might slip through the cracks.

With Toribio's departure from the practice squad, WR Khalil Jones was added. According to Packers.com, he was with the Falcons this preseason, and according to NFL Draft Scout, Jones was a backup receiver and special teams player with for the Miami Hurricanes.

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Torribio weighs only 305 lbs

Not exactly the ideal size for a NT, but does look to have good size to play DE. I can see GB on occasion putting Jolly at NT and Torribio on the outside if they are looking to give both Raji and Pickett some rest for a down or 2 on occasion. I’ll take your word on it that he looked good in Preseason. Hopefully you’re right.

Hopefully Jeremy Thompson gets healthy and makes a good return next year. I had high expectations on him, but still believe in him. He has all the tools to be a good OLB in the 3-4, he just needs a motor. He needs intensity and adrenaline!

by Jabooty on Dec 31, 2009 10:19 AM CST reply actions