Acme Packing Company - Packers Roster Cuts 2015: Full coverage of cut-down to 53-man rosterWhere "Draft and Develop" isn't just a philosophy...it's a way of life.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/46645/acmepackingco_fave.png2015-09-07T15:08:00-05:00http://www.acmepackingcompany.com/rss/stream/90295062015-09-07T15:08:00-05:002015-09-07T15:08:00-05:00Tracking the Packers' Practice Squad Signings
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<p>Follow along with APC as we will be compiling reports of the players the Packers add to their practice squad today.</p> <p>With waivers mostly wrapped up, one last major piece of roster building remains for NFL teams this weekend - the formation of teams' practice squads. At 11 AM Central this morning, the waiver deadline came and went, and with it the last opportunity for teams to claim any players who were released by other clubs. At 12 noon, the NFL has announced to teams which players were claimed and by whom, and any player not claimed is now eligible for addition to the practice squad.</p>
<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Packers</a> will surely be hard at work this afternoon, trying to sign ten of the top players remaining on the market. Typically, Green Bay likes to bring their own cut players back to the practice squad, so don't be surprised if you see several familiar names on this list as the afternoon rolls along.</p>
<p>Follow along with us and discuss the transactions as we continue to watch the Packers' roster unfold before our eyes.</p>
<h4>Packers' Practice Squad</h4>
<p>TE <span>Justin Perillo</span><br>OL <span>Matt Rotheram</span><br>WR <span>Jared Abbrederis</span><br>LB <span>James Vaughters</span><br>LB <span>Carl Bradford</span><br>DT <span>Christian Ringo</span><br>OT <span>Jeremy Vujnovich</span><br>RB <span>John Crockett</span><br>WR <span>Ed Williams</span><br>CB Robertson Daniel</p>
<h4>Updates and Reports of Signings</h4>
<p>— Rookie tight end <span>Mitchell Henry</span> was claimed by the <a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Broncos</a>, and Justin Perillo is staying with the Packers on the practice squad,<a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/WesHod/status/640570320953417728"> reports Wes Hodkiewicz.</a><br>— Offensive lineman <span>Matt Rotheram</span> has been signed to the squad, <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/WesHod/status/640578815392096256">reports Wes Hodkiewicz</a>.<br>— The Packers are giving Jared Abbrederis another shot. The second-year wide receiver is being added to the squad, <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/RobDemovsky/status/640580281519505408">per ESPN's Rob Demovsky.</a><br>— Green Bay isn't bringing back linebacker <span>Joe Thomas</span>, but they are keeping another one: <span>James Vaughters</span>, <a href="https://twitter.com/WesHod/status/640588061374578688" target="_blank">reports Wes Hodkiewicz.</a><br>— A day after being waived, linebacker Carl Bradford is returning to the Packers. <a href="https://twitter.com/ByRyanWood/status/640591894322540544" target="_blank">Ryan Wood reports</a> he is being signed to the practice squad.<br>— Sixth-round draft pick <span>Christian Ringo</span> is also coming back, as <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/ByRyanWood/status/640599928901890048">Ryan Wood reports </a>he is the sixth member of the ten-man squad.<br>— <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/WesHod/status/640601125129949184">Wes Hodkiewicz is back</a>, reporting that tackle Jeremy Vujnovich is back on the practice squad for a second year.<br><span>—</span> <span>John Crockett</span> <a href="https://twitter.com/KingJCrock_23/status/640612692462579712">announces via Twitter</a> that he has signed to the practice squad.<br>— <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/RobDemovsky/status/640976205630599169">ESPN's Rob Demovsky reports</a> the Packers are bringing back Ed Williams to fill the ninth spot on the squad.<br>— <a href="http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-press-release/article-1/Packers-sign-WR-James-Jones-assemble-practice-squad/98ef2e25-4d9e-49a7-8dd7-c4456e38bd25?campaign=social_content_20150907_52092216" target="_blank">The Packers announced</a> its practice squad Monday afternoon. Cornerback Robertson Daniel of BYU filled the last spot.</p>
https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2015/9/6/9269027/2015-packers-practice-squad-signings-news-reportsEvan "Tex" WesternAron YohannesJason B. Hirschhorn2015-09-06T13:35:04-05:002015-09-06T13:35:04-05:00Packers add James Vaughters to practice squad
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<p>Green Bay retains one of its undrafted linebackers.</p> <p>Another player released during the Green Bay Packers' final cutdown has made it to the practice squad. According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's Tom Silverstein, the team has brought back outside linebacker James Vaughters as a member of the 10-man unit.</p>
<p>Vaughters arrived in Green Bay as an undrafted free agent from Stanford. The 6'2", 254 pound linebacker competed well in training camp and the preseason, where he accumulated seven tackles over four appearances. Vaughters had plenty of competition for a spot on the team, particularly from fellow rookie Jermauria Rasco and second-year edge rusher Adrian Hubbard. However, Vaughters managed to outlast both, earning a spot on the Packers' practice squad.</p>
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<p>With Vaughters in place, the practice squad has begun to take shape. Already, the team has added wideout Jared Abbrederis, tight end Justin Perillo, offensive lineman Matt Rotheram and linebacker Carl Bradford. As of this writing, the Packers have five spots left to fill.</p>
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https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2015/9/6/9269805/packers-add-james-vaughters-to-practice-squadJason B. Hirschhorn2015-09-06T13:00:08-05:002015-09-06T13:00:08-05:00Packers add Jared Abbrederis to practice squad
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<p>The former Wisconsin Badger will remain in Green Bay on the practice squad.</p> <p>Though <span>Jared Abbrederis</span>' pursuit of a 53-man roster spot fell short, the wide receiver will remain in Green Bay. <a href="https://twitter.com/RobDemovsky/status/640580281519505408">According to ESPN's Rob Demovsky</a>, the <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Packers</a> have signed Abbrederis to their practice squad.</p>
<p>Since the Packers selected him in the fifth-round of the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft" class="sbn-auto-link">2014 NFL Draft</a>, Abbrederis has participated in only a handful of practices and one exhibition game, the team's preseason finale this past Thursday. An ACL tear his rookie season an a severe concussion on the first day of training camp this year have kept the former Wisconsin Badger wideout off the field. However, the team remains optimistic about Abbrederis' future despite his setbacks. When healthy, Abbrederis can serve as both a pass catcher and kick returner.</p>
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<p>With Abbrederis returning, the Packers now have six total receivers between their 53-man roster and the practice squad. He could earn a promotion to the team's active roster should an injury befall <span>Randall Cobb</span>, <span>Davante Adams</span>, <span>Ty Montgomery</span>, <span>Jeff Janis</span> or <span>Myles White</span>.</p>
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https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2015/9/6/9269719/packers-add-jared-abbrederis-to-practice-squadJason B. Hirschhorn2015-09-06T12:46:22-05:002015-09-06T12:46:22-05:00Broncos claim Mitchell Henry off waivers
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<p>The undrafted rookie tight end found a job in Denver.</p> <p>Though <span>Mitchell Henry</span> didn't make the final cut in Green Bay, the tight end has found a job in the NFL. <a href="https://twitter.com/WesHod/status/640570320953417728">According to the Green Bay Press-Gazette's Wes Hodkiewicz</a>, the <a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Denver Broncos</a> have claimed Henry off waivers.</p>
<p>Henry was one of several tight ends signed by the <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Packers</a> this offseason to the 90-man roster. The Western Kentucky product managed to stick around to the final cutdown despite playing most of the preseason with an oversized club over his left hand to protect a broken middle finger. For the Broncos, a team that lost star tight end <span>Julius Thomas</span> in free agency and third-round pick <span>Jeff Heuerman</span> to injury, Henry can serve as an in-line blocker as well as a contributor on special teams.</p>
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<p>Henry becomes the second most notable player cut by Green Bay to find work elsewhere. Defensive lineman <span>Khyri Thornton</span>, a third-round pick in 2014, was claimed by the <a href="https://www.patspulpit.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New England Patriots</a>.</p>
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https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2015/9/6/9269661/nfl-waiver-claims-broncos-claim-mitchell-henry-off-waiversJason B. Hirschhorn2015-09-06T09:01:02-05:002015-09-06T09:01:02-05:0053-man roster analysis: 5 questions answered
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<p>APC examines how Green Bay’s 53-man roster took form.</p> <p>Cutdown Saturday has come and gone, and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Green Bay Packers</a>' roster now stands at 53 players. While no roster is ever truly final, we now essentially know what Packers will look like when they take the field next week in Chicago.</p>
<p>So how did we get here? How did Green Bay's front office arrive at their personnel decisions? We answer five important roster questions.</p>
<h5><b>Why did Alonzo Harris and Aaron Ripkowski beat out Rajion Neal and John Crockett for roster spots?</b></h5>
<p>It became increasingly clear as the preseason wore on that the Packers thought highly of <span>Aaron Ripkowski</span> as a special-teams contributor. The team allocated a ton of snaps to the Oklahoma rookie, who made plenty of impact plays on the coverage units. Given the age of starting fullback <span>John Kuhn</span> (33 on Wednesday), it seems as though Ripkowski could take his place down the line. Add in the fact that the Packers invested a sixth-round pick on him, and it's not hard to see why he has a spot on the 53.</p>
<p>As for <span>Alonzo Harris</span>, his size and nimble feet made him a natural fit for the offense. An injured hand nearly derailed those plans, but when healthy Harris possesses the size and quickness necessary the team desires of its tailbacks. Health certainly derailed <span>John Crockett</span>, who showed little until the Packers' final game of the preseason due to a sprained ankle. Ultimately it was too little too late for the North Dakota State product.</p>
<p>Still, most expected the final halfback spot (if one existed) to go to second-year man <span>Rajion Neal</span>, who put together a fine preseason. Neal proved himself the most skilled pass catcher out of the backfield and provided added depth at returner. Green Bay's decision not to retain him suggests that the team feels comfortable with <span>Ty Montgomery</span>, <span>Micah Hyde</span>, <span>Jeff Janis</span> and, if needed, <span>Randall Cobb</span> as its returners. With returns no longer part of the equation, the Packers opted to keep the bigger, quicker Harris instead.</p>
<h5><b>Why did the Packers keep only five wideouts?</b></h5>
<p>For the majority of Mike McCarthy's tenure as head coach, the Packers have entered the year with five receivers, though that number has fluctuated during the season. Though the team may have made an exception in 2015, Jordy Nelson's season-ending ACL tear made such a scenario highly unlikely. With Cobb, <span>Davante Adams</span>, Montgomery locks to make the 53, the only question after Nelson's injury was which youngsters would make up the remaining spots.</p>
<p>Jeff Janis entered the NFL as a super-athletic, raw wideout. He still needs to improve as a route runner, but Janis has become a more useful player in his second year. Montgomery will get the most snaps along the boundary opposite of Adams early in the season, but Janis could cut into those snaps somewhat as he builds rapport with <span>Aaron Rodgers</span>.</p>
<p>The final spot came down to Myles White and Jared Abbrederis. White, now in his third season, has probably maxed out his potential, but he's a confident, aggressive pass catcher that can play both outside and in the slot. Abbrederis on the other hand remains a mystery. He has just a few practices and one preseason game under his belt spread out over two years. The Packers gave Abbrederis plenty of run during Thursday's preseason finale, suggesting they still believe in his potential. However, they didn't feel good enough to keep him over White or as a sixth wideout.</p>
<h5><b>Is it strange that the Packers kept seven cornerbacks?</b></h5>
<p>Green Bay doesn't usually keep seven corners (a figure which includes Micah Hyde), but it's not without precedent. In 2012, the team rostered six "pure" cornerbacks along with corner-safety hybrid Charles Woodson. Hyde serves in a similar role, covering the slot in nickel and sub package while also lining up deep in other situations.</p>
<p>The decision to keep so many corners speaks volumes about the depth the Packers have at the position. In addition to returning veterans Sam Shields, <span>Casey Hayward</span> and Hyde, the team brought in enticing rookies <span>Damarious Randall</span>, <span>Quinten Rollins</span> and LaDarius Gunter. All had secured roster spots early in the preseason. Green Bay also decided that second-year man <span>Demetri Goodson</span> offered enough on special teams to merit his own roster berth.</p>
<h5><b>Which released players are most likely to sign to Green Bay's practice squad?</b></h5>
<p>Should he clear waivers, the aforementioned Abbrederis should have a job waiting for him on Packers' practice squad. His potential as a returner and pass catcher warranted an extended run during the preseason finale, so it makes sense to give the second-year wideout another look. Offensive lineman <span>Matt Rotheram</span> and tight end <span>Justin Perillo</span> probably showed enough to merit practice squad jobs of their own.</p>
<p>On defense, <span>Christian Ringo</span> probably returns to fill one of the other spots. Green Bay took the defensive lineman in the sixth-round, and Ted Thompson rarely gives up on a draft pick so soon. Edge rusher <span>James Vaughters</span> made enough plays to garner consideration, as did inside linebacker Joe Thomas and cornerback <span>Tay Glover-Wright</span>.</p>
<h5><b>Who gets the axe when Datone Jones and Letroy Guion return?</b></h5>
<p>Because the NFL suspended <span>Datone Jones</span> and <span>Letroy Guion</span> for one and three games respectively, the defensive linemen do not count against the 53-man roster until they return. That means that barring the Packers must either release a player to make room or sever ties with the suspended players. Since the latter is unlikely, two current members of the 53-man roster won't last past the third week of the season.</p>
<p>Though Green Bay could simply swap out some of their current defensive linemen for Jones and Guion, that may not be the team's best option. Only five linemen made the final cut Saturday, and all should have some sort of role on defense. Instead, look for the Packers to open up spots by slashing elsewhere on the roster.</p>
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<p>Should they go that direction, the most obvious position groups to trim appear to be defensive back and offensive line. The team can easily cut one of its cornerbacks and/or safeties and still retain a healthy number at either spot. The same holds true for the big uglies, where Green Bay currently possesses nine blockers.</p>
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<span><strong>Jason B. Hirschhorn</strong> covers the Green Bay Packers for Acme Packing Company. He also serves as an NFL writer for SB Nation and Sports on Earth and is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America.</span>
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https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2015/9/6/9268459/packers-2015-53-man-roster-analysis-5-questions-answeredJason B. Hirschhorn2015-09-05T19:32:00-05:002015-09-05T19:32:00-05:00Packers Roster Cuts Tracker and Open Thread
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<p>The Packers must be at a 53-man roster by this afternoon. Follow along with the cuts here.</p> <p><i><span>UPDATE: </span>The cuts are now final. <a href="http://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2015/9/5/9266603/packers-2015-53-man-roster-finalized-nine-ol-11-dbs" target="_blank">Click here to see the Packers' final* 53-man roster.</a></i></p>
<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Green Bay Packers</a> need to reduce their active roster from 75 players down to 53 by 3:00 PM Central Time today. Acme Packing Company will be with you throughout the day to keep you up-to-the-minute on all of the news coming out of 1265 Lombardi Avenue.</p>
<p>Because Datone Jones and Letroy Guion will start the season under suspension, the Packers need to reduce the roster by 20 players today, and all released players except for any vested veterans will be subject to waivers. The waiver period will end at 11:00 AM Central time on Sunday, and an hour later teams are able to begin forming their practice squads.</p>
<p>The Packers' first cut was reported at about 9:00 AM local time, and we'll get it started below. We will bring you the reports of any players who will be released, as well as the names of any players who have been informed that they have made the team, according to various media reports. Stay tuned.</p>
<h4>Reported Cuts</h4>
<p>Media reports have indicated that the following Packers players will be released as part of the team's cut-down to 53 men:</p>
<p>CB Ryan White<br>S Jean Fanor<br>G Matt Rotheram<br>OL Andy Phillips<br>TE Justin Perillo<br>TE Mitchell Henry<br>RB Rajion Neal<br>OL Garth Gerhart<br>ILB Joe Thomas<br>OL Jeremy Vujnovich<br>ILB Carl Bradford<br>DT Khyri Thornton<br>LB James Vaughters<br>WR Ed Williams<br>DT Christian Ringo<br>WR Larry Pinkard (waived/injured)<br>WR Jared Abbrederis<br>RB John Crockett<br>CB Tay Glover-Wright<br>OLB Jermauria Rasco (waived/injured)</p>
https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2015/9/5/9265435/2015-packers-roster-cuts-tracker-news-reports-53-man-rosterEvan "Tex" Western2015-09-05T17:49:06-05:002015-09-05T17:49:06-05:00Packers final roster cuts-Abbrederis, Thornton out
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<p>Jared Abbrederis was one of 20 players cut by the Packers on Saturday.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Green Bay Packers</a> now have its roster set to 53 players.<a href="http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/Packers-reduce-roster-to-53/17b708be-109c-4a48-95ed-f8099d64992a" target="_blank"> The Packers announced the release of 20 players this afternoon</a>, a group which included 2014 draft picks <span>Carl Bradford</span> and <span>Khyri Thornton</span>. Running backs John Crockett and Rajion Neal were also among the players released today.<br><br>As a reminder: <span>Datone Jones</span> and <span>Letroy Guion</span> will start the season under suspension, so the Packers needed to reduce the roster by 20 players today - those two are on the Reserve/Suspended list to start the year, so they do not count against the 53-man limit. <a href="http://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2015/9/5/9266603/packers-2015-53-man-roster-finalized-nine-ol-11-dbs" target="_blank">Check out the full 53-man roster here.</a></p>
<p>As reports have come out regarding the fate of most men throughout the day, four new players were added this afternoon:<br><br>DB Tay Glover-Wright<br>RB John Crockett<br>LB Jermauria Rasco (waived injured)<br>WR Larry Pinkard (waived injured)<br><br>Here are the other players the Packers let go of::</p>
<p>DB Jean Fanor<br>DB Ryan White<br>OL Matt Rotheram<br>TE Justin Perillo<br>OL Andy Phillips<br>RB Rajion Neal<br>TE Mitchell Henry<br>OL Garth Gerhart<br>LB Joe Thomas<br>OL Jeremy Vujnovich<br>LB Carl Bradford<br>LB James Vaughters <br>DL Khyri Thornton<br>WR Ed Williams<br>DL Christian Ringo<br>WR Jared Abbrederis</p>
<p>Tomorrow, the Packers will start to build their 10-man practice squad for the upcoming season, so some of the players cut today could be added to that list, as well as players from other teams. <br><br>Monday begins their preparation for Week 1 against the <a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Chicago Bears</a>.</p>
https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2015/9/5/9264869/packers-roster-cuts-2015-packers-cut-20-players-bradford-thornton-abbrederisAron Yohannes2015-09-05T17:35:49-05:002015-09-05T17:35:49-05:00See the Packers' Full 53-Man Roster
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<p>There are certainly a few surprises on the Packers' roster, which is sure to evolve over the next few weeks.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Green Bay Packers</a> have finally made their final cuts to get the active roster down to 53 men, as the teams' full list of cuts have finally been announced. As such, we can now determine the 53 players who have made the Packers' final roster.</p>
<p>However, the Packers' roster will of course be in a state of flux over the next few weeks. The team has two suspended players who will not count against the 53-man roster until they come off suspensions. Datone Jones will be reinstated following the week one contest, while <span>Letroy Guion</span> will be back on the 53 after week three. Those players' suspensions are likely reasons why the Packers kept just five defensive linemen on the 53-man roster.</p>
<p>Then there is the possibility of adding a player or two who has released by another team. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2015/9/5/9265489/giants-cut-james-jones-will-packers-come-calling">Wide receiver and former Packer James Jones is one possible add</a>.</p>
<p>As for some other surprises, the Packers kept nine offensive linemen, thanks in large part to the good play of Josh Walker in camp. They also kept a surprising number of defensive backs - eleven - as both <span>Demetri Goodson</span> and <span>Chris Banjo</span> rounded out those groups. Finally, the Packers will carry two undrafted rookies on the roster: running back <span>Alonzo Harris</span> and cornerback LaDarius Gunter.</p>
<p>Here is the entire roster as it currently sits, which consists of 25 players on offense, 25 on defense, and three specialists. Finally, keep in mind that the players noted as being Suspended or on Injured Reserve do not count against the 53-man limit.</p>
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<td><b>Position</b></td>
<td><b>Number</b></td>
<td><b>Players</b></td>
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<td>QB</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>Aaron Rodgers, Scott Tolzien, <span>Brett Hundley</span>
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<td>RB</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>Eddie Lacy, James Starks, <span>Alonzo Harris</span>
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<td>FB</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>John Kuhn, <span>Aaron Ripkowski</span>
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<td>WR</td>
<td>5</td>
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<span>Randall Cobb</span>, <span>Davante Adams</span>, <span>Ty Montgomery</span>, Jeff Janis, Myles White</td>
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<td>TE</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>Richard Rodgers, Andrew Quarless, <span>Kennard Backman</span>
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<td>OL</td>
<td>9</td>
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<span>David Bakhtiari</span>, Josh Sitton, Corey Linsley, T.J. Lang, <span>Bryan Bulaga</span>, JC Tretter, Lane Taylor, <span>Don Barclay</span>, Josh Walker</td>
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<td>DL</td>
<td>5</td>
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<span>Mike Daniels</span>, B.J. Raji, <span>Josh Boyd</span>, Mike Pennel, <span>Bruce Gaston</span>
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<td>OLB</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>Julius Peppers, <span>Nick Perry</span>, Mike Neal, <span>Jayrone Elliott</span>, Andy Mulumba</td>
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<td>ILB</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>Clay Matthews, <span>Sam Barrington</span>, <span>Jake Ryan</span>, Nate Palmer</td>
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<td>CB</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>Sam Shields, Casey Hayward, Micah Hyde, <span>Damarious Randall</span>, <span>Quinten Rollins</span>, LaDarius Gunter, Demetri Goodson</td>
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<td>S</td>
<td>4</td>
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<span>Morgan Burnett</span>, <span>Ha Ha Clinton-Dix</span>, Sean Richardson, Chris Banjo</td>
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<td>ST</td>
<td>3</td>
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<span>Mason Crosby</span>, Tim Masthay, <span>Brett Goode</span>
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<td>IR</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>Jordy Nelson</td>
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<td>Suspended</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>Datone Jones, Letroy Guion</td>
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https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2015/9/5/9266603/packers-2015-53-man-roster-finalized-nine-ol-11-dbsEvan "Tex" Western