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NFL | Seven become free agents Wed Dec 3, 07:07 PM
Carolina Panthers CB Antoine Cason and LB Jason Williams, Cincinnati Bengals OT Jamon Meredith and LB J.K. Schaffer, Indianapolis Colts TE Weslye Saunders, San Diego Chargers DT Kwame Geathers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE DJ Williams cleared waivers and became free agents Wednesday, Dec. 3.
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Buccaneers | DJ Williams waived Tue Dec 2, 06:43 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed TE DJ Williams on no-recall waivers Tuesday, Dec. 2.
| Footballguys view: And to think the Packers traded away the pick that became Julius Thomas, then they moved down and selected Williams. |
Buccaneers | Make several roster moves Tue Nov 25, 02:09 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cameron Brate from the practice squad to the active roster Tuesday, Nov. 25. The team also signed TE DJ Williams and waived RB Marcus Thigpen. LB Denicos Allen and TE Taylor Sloat were signed to the practice squad and TE Ted Bolser and CB Quinton Pointer were released from the practice squad.
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Patriots | DJ Williams released Thu Aug 21, 04:19 PM
The New England Patriots released TE DJ Williams Wednesday, Aug. 21.
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Patriots | Several sidelined Fri Aug 15, 08:05 PM
New England Patriots LB James Anderson (undisclosed), LB Ja'Gared Davis (undisclosed), SS Kanorris Davis (undisclosed), CB Alfonzo Dennard (shoulder), DT Dominique Easley (knee), RB Tyler Gaffney (undisclosed), WR Jeremy Gallon (undisclosed), LB Cameron Gordon (undisclosed), TE Michael Hoomanawanui (undisclosed), DT Chris D. Jones (ankle), OT Chris Martin (undisclosed), DT Sealver Siliga (hand), C Bryan Stork (leg), TE DJ Williams (leg) and SS Tavon Wilson (undisclosed) were inactive for the preseason game Friday, Aug. 15, against the Philadelphia Eagles. Newly acquired DE Ben Bass and DT Jerel Worthy (rest) were also inactive.
Link to storyJames Anderson player page
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D.J. Williams player page
Sealver Siliga player page
Alfonzo Dennard player page
Jerel Worthy player page
Tavon Wilson player page
Ben Bass player page
Chris Jones player page
Dominique Easley player page
Tyler Gaffney player page
Patriots | Down to barebones at TE Thu Aug 14, 10:48 AM
New England Patriots TE Steve Maneri is the only tight end on the roster healthy for the second preseason game. FB James Develin could also fill in at tight end. TE Rob Gronkowski (knee), TE Michael Hoomanawanui (undisclosed) and TE DJ Williams (leg) are unlikely to play.
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Steve Maneri player page
James Develin player page
D.J. Williams player page
Patriots | Several missing at practice Thu Aug 14, 01:59 AM
New England Patriots WR Jeremy Gallon (undisclosed), LB Cameron Gordon (undisclosed), TE Michael Hoomanawanui (undisclosed), DT Chris D. Jones (ankle), OT Chris Martin (undisclosed), DT Sealver Siliga (hand) and TE DJ Williams (leg) were each sidelined during practice Wednesday, Aug. 13.
Link to storyMichael Hoomanawanui player page
D.J. Williams player page
Sealver Siliga player page
Chris Jones player page
Patriots | DJ Williams does not practice Wed Aug 6, 04:34 PM
New England Patriots TE DJ Williams (leg) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 6, and was wearing a black sleeve on his right leg. He is not expected to play in the first preseason game.
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Patriots | Three sitting Wed Aug 6, 09:13 AM
New England Patriots TE Michael Hoomanawanui (undisclosed), TE DJ Williams (leg) and DT Sealver Siliga (undisclosed) are out of practice Wednesday, Aug. 6.
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D.J. Williams player page
Sealver Siliga player page
Patriots | DJ Williams expects to be ready for camp Sat Jun 14, 11:26 AM
New England Patriots TE DJ Williams (calf) has not been participating during organized team activities because of a strained calf, but he expects to be ready for the start of training camp.
| Footballguys view: Williams did not play up to expectations during his time with the Packers. We're not expecting him to do much with the Patriots even though the athletic ability is there to be a decent move tight end. |
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Patriots | Week 19 Inactives Sat Jan 11, 07:01 PM
The New England Patriots have declared WR Aaron Dobson, OG Chris Barker, TE DJ Williams, DL Isaac Sopoaga, DL Jake Bequette, CB Justin Green, LB Steve Beauharnais inactive for Week 19.
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Aaron Dobson player page
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Patriots | Week 16 Inactives Sun Dec 22, 03:15 PM
The New England Patriots have declared LB Dane Fletcher, TE DJ Williams, DL Isaac Sopoaga, DL Jake Bequette, WR Josh Boyce, WR Kenbrell Thompkins, OT Nate Solder inactive for Week 16.
| Footballguys view: Aaron Dobson is back and ready to provide a vertical element to the Patriots passing game. |
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Jake Bequette player page
Josh Boyce player page
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Patriots | Week 15 Inactives Sun Dec 15, 11:31 AM
The New England Patriots have declared WR Aaron Dobson, OG Chris Barker, TE DJ Williams, DL Jake Bequette, WR Kenbrell Thompkins, DL Michael Buchanan, LB Steve Beauharnais inactive for Week 15.
| Footballguys view: Josh Boyce will get more work as a receiver with Dobson and Thompkins out. He is a deep desperation play with a little bump if your league gives distance TD bonuses. |
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Aaron Dobson player page
Steve Beauharnais player page
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Patriots | Rob Gronkowski placed on IR Mon Dec 9, 04:47 PM
The New England Patriots have placed TE Rob Gronkowski (concussion, knee) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2013 season. The team also re-signed free-agent TE DJ Williams. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Crushing to fantasy owners who held onto him but it's time to get his replacement back in the lineup. At least you got a ton of nice games from Gronk....he was a good fantasy player....sorry, I promised myself I wouldn't cry.... |
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D.J. Williams player page
Patriots | DJ Williams re-signs Mon Dec 9, 10:19 AM
The New England Patriots re-signed TE DJ Williams to the active roster.
| Footballguys view: Williams will be part of a rotation that tries to take the place of Rob Gronkowski. We're not recommending fantasy owners rush out and go get him. The team is likely to de-emphasize the position without Gronk on the field. They'll use a rotation of Williams and Michael Hoomanawanui. |
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Patriots | Add DJ Williams Tue Nov 26, 03:04 PM
The New England Patriots signed TE DJ Williams (Jaguars) Tuesday, Nov. 26. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Lions | Two worked out Tue Nov 19, 02:37 PM
The Detroit Lions worked out free-agent TEs DJ Williams (Jaguars) and Evan Moore (Eagles) Tuesday, Nov. 19.
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Lions | DJ Williams working out Mon Nov 18, 01:27 PM
The Detroit Lions are scheduled to work out free-agent TE DJ Williams (Jaguars) Monday, Nov. 18.
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Jaguars | One signed, one cut Mon Nov 4, 10:15 AM
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed WR Kerry Taylor off the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad and waived TE DJ Williams.
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Kerry Taylor player page
Jaguars | Two enter concussion program Tue Oct 29, 12:57 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars OG Will Rackley (concussion) and TE DJ Williams (concussion) both have entered the leagues concussion program, according to head coach Gus Bradley.
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Jaguars | Allen Reisner expected to start Fri Sep 6, 02:46 PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to turn to TE Allen Reisner to start in Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs with TE Marcedes Lewis (calf) out. TEs Clay Harbor and DJ Williams might also see extensive work with Lewis sidelined.
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Clay Harbor player page
D.J. Williams player page
Allen Reisner player page
Jaguars | Seven claimed Sun Sep 1, 03:33 PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars claimed TE DJ Williams (Packers), LB Chris McCoy (Eagles), OG Jacques McClendon (Falcons), SS Winston Guy (Seahawks), TE Clay Harbor (Eagles), LB J.T. Thomas (Bears) and WR Stephen Burton (Vikings) off waivers.
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Chris McCoy player page
D.J. Williams player page
Stephen Burton player page
Jalen Thompson player page
Winston Guy player page
Jaguars | Four claimed Sun Sep 1, 03:21 PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars claimed TE DJ Williams (Packers), TE Clay Harbor (Eagles), LB J.T. Thomas (Bears) and WR Stephen Burton (Vikings) off waivers.
| Footballguys view: The Jags obviously envision a role for a H-back/move tight end type of player as both Harbor and Williams fit the bill. It makes sense for a team with a new head coach be mining the cuts of other teams while he is cleaning house on the roster he inherited. |
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D.J. Williams player page
Stephen Burton player page
Jalen Thompson player page
Packers | Three cut Sat Aug 31, 03:10 PM
The Green Bay Packers waived RB Alex Green, TE Matthew Mulligan and TE DJ Williams.
| Footballguys view: Green had a shot to impress last year and failed to make a positive impact despite getting 134 carries. The Packers move forward with Johnathan Franklin and James Starks behind Eddie Lacy. |
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D.J. Williams player page
Alex Green player page
Patriots | Two TEs could be trade targets Sun Jun 30, 11:46 AM
The New England Patriots could show interest in Green Bay Packers TE DJ Williams and Philadelphia Eagles TE Clay Harbor if they look to acquire another tight end in a trade.
| Footballguys view: Williams is a talented move TE with good run after the catch ability. He's buried on the depth chart in Green Bay behind Jermichael Finley and hasn't received much playing time during his pro career. Harbor is expenable because the team selected Zach Ertz in the 2013 NFL draft and added James Casey in free agency. |
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D.J. Williams player page
Packers | Week 19 Inactives Sat Jan 12, 06:51 PM
The Green Bay Packers have declared RB Alex Green, CB Davon House, TE DJ Williams, LB Frank Zombo, WR Jarrett Boykin, DL Jerel Worthy, DL Jordan Miller inactive for Week 19.
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Packers | Jermichael Finley expendable Mon Dec 17, 02:17 PM
The Green Bay Packers have plenty of tight ends returning next season, which will make TE Jermichael Finley expendable. TEs Brandon Bostick, Andrew Quarless, Tom Crabtree, Ryan Taylor and DJ Williams will all be back. Quarless and Williams are much more effective blockers than Finley, too, and head coach Mike McCarthy is hoping for a more formidable running game in 2013. Scouts say Finley still is impressive and is able to stretch the field, but he doesn't put fear in opposing defenses like he once did. 'But I didn't see him like a couple years ago where you worried about him all the time,' one personnel director said. 'I don't see that mismatch ability like I used to. Drops. Inconsistent routes. Not disciplined.'
| Footballguys view: Finley would like to finish his career as a member of the Packers but we don't see that happening. We'd like to see more from DJ Williams here. He's not the tallest TE in the league but has good run after the catch ability and can create mismatches any time he's on the field. |
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Andrew Quarless player page
D.J. Williams player page
Ryan Taylor player page
Brandon Bostick player page
Packers | Week 15 Inactives Sun Dec 16, 11:33 AM
The Green Bay Packers have declared DL C.J. Wilson, CB Charles Woodson, TE DJ Williams, WR Donald Driver, RB James Starks, WR Jordy Nelson, LB Terrell Manning inactive for Week 15.
| Footballguys view: Jeremy Ross is active ahead of Donald Driver. DJ Williams is a healthy scratch, so he's probably not the replacement for Jermichael Finley next year. |
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James Starks player page
C.J. Wilson player page
D.J. Williams player page
Terrell Manning player page
Packers | Eight probable Fri Nov 16, 06:01 PM
Green Bay Packers WR Donald Driver (thumb), FB John Kuhn (hamstring), OT T.J. Lang (elbow, wrist), DE Mike Neal (ankle), TE Ryan Taylor (chest), RB Johnny White (illness), TE DJ Williams (hamstring) and DE Jerel Worthy (concussion) are probable for Week 11. Lang, Taylor and Williams practiced in full Friday, Nov. 16, while the others were limited.
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Mike Neal player page
D.J. Williams player page
Johnny White player page
Ryan Taylor player page
Jerel Worthy player page
Packers | Three practice in full Thu Nov 15, 05:14 PM
Green Bay Packers OT T.J. Lang (elbow, wrist), TE DJ Williams (hamstring) and DE Jerel Worthy (concussion) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 15.
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Jerel Worthy player page
Packers | Three practice in full Wed Nov 14, 04:42 PM
Green Bay Packers OG T.J. Lang (elbow, wrist), TE DJ Williams (hamstring) and DE Jerel Worthy (concussion) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 14.
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Jerel Worthy player page
Packers | Three players listed as probable Fri Oct 19, 03:24 PM
Green Bay Packers TE DJ Williams (hamstring), CB Davon House (shoulder) and SS Sean Richardson (hamstring) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 19, and are listed as probable for Week 7.
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Davon House player page
Packers | Two take part in practice Thu Oct 18, 07:14 PM
Green Bay Packers TE DJ Williams (hamstring) and CB Davon House (shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 18.
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Davon House player page
Packers | Two limited in practice Wed Oct 17, 04:47 PM
Green Bay Packers S Sean Richardson (hamstring) and TE DJ Williams (hamstring) were both limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 17.
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Packers | Week 6 Inactives Sun Oct 14, 07:04 PM
The Green Bay Packers have declared DL B.J. Raji, CB Davon House, TE DJ Williams, WR Greg Jennings, OG Greg Van Roten, SS Sean Richardson, LB Terrell Manning inactive for Week 6.
| Footballguys view: Jermichael Finley is active, but we don't know how effective he'll be with his shoulder injury. |
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D.J. Williams player page
Davon House player page
Terrell Manning player page
Packers | Three questionable Fri Oct 12, 03:54 PM
Green Bay Packers CB Davon House (shoulder), DT B.J. Raji (ankle) and TE DJ Williams (hamstring) are questionable for Week 6. House practiced in full Friday, Oct. 12, Raji did not practice and Williams was limited.
| Footballguys view: Williams was looking like a decent injury hedge for a questionable Jermichael Finley, but he suffered a hamstring injury during the week. James Jones, Jordy Nelson, and Randall Cobb should get a ton of targets this week. |
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Davon House player page
Packers | Three miss practice Thu Oct 11, 03:47 PM
Green Bay Packers DT B.J. Raji (ankle), S Sean Richardson (hamstring) and TE DJ Williams (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 11.
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D.J. Williams player page
Packers | Week 4 Inactives Sun Sep 30, 03:06 PM
The Green Bay Packers have declared CB Davon House, TE DJ Williams, RB James Starks, WR Jarrett Boykin, DL Phillip Merling, SS Sean Richardson, LB Terrell Manning inactive for Week 4.
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Packers | DJ Williams taking away reps from Jermichael Finley Tue Aug 28, 02:23 PM
Green Bay Packers TE Jermichael Finley (concussion, thigh), who hasn't played in a preseason game, is losing some looks to TE DJ Williams in practice. Williams is more versatile than Finley, and he can even line up in the backfield. 'We kind of made a mistake the Super Bowl year,' head coach Mike McCarthy said. 'We probably had too much for Jermichael because then we lost him and we had to really shift gears there in-season and we kind of sputtered.'
| Footballguys view: Williams is an interesting prospect to keep an eye on in dynasty leagues. He's versatile and can play multiple positions. He's not the tallest TE but has RB-like run after the catch ability. |
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Packers | DJ Williams could be No. 2 TE Fri Aug 3, 03:46 PM
Green Bay Packers TE DJ Williams has performed well during training camp so far and has a chance to earn the No. 2 tight end job.
| Footballguys view: Williams is an underrated talent as a pass catcher who is worth carrying in deep dynasty leagues with a tight end premium. He could be the Packers starting tight end after Jermichael Finley. Finley has also had knee issues in the past, so the backup job makes him possibly relevant this year. |
D.J. Williams player page
Packers | Five players injured Fri Aug 3, 12:47 PM
Green Bay Packers TE DJ Williams (back), OG Ray Dominguez (ankle), FB Jon Hoese (hamstring), LB Brad Jones (knee) and S Sean Richardson (thumb) left the team's practice with injuries Thursday, Aug. 2. WR Curenski Gilleylen and DL Ryan Pickett returned to practice. WR Tori Gurley (groin) was using a cane Thursday. FB John Kuhn and LB Desmond Bishop have yet to practice with pads.
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Desmond Bishop player page
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Packers | DJ Williams might not make roster Sun Jun 17, 08:43 PM
Green Bay Packers TE DJ Williams was not good on special teams last season, and he might need to show more big-play ability like he did in college if he is to make the final roster.
| Footballguys view: Williams is fighting for a roster spot behind Jermichael Finley and Tom Crabtree. In college he had good run after the catch ability and was effective attacking the deep middle seam of the defense. |
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Dolphins | Questions at tight end Fri Mar 16, 01:22 PM
Miami Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin must figure out if TE Anthony Fasano can fill the starting tight end role in his West Coast system. In Philbin's offense, the tight end position plays an important role as it serves as the primary checkdown for quarterbacks. If Fasano isn't the answer, the Dolphins may look to the free-agent market to add TE Dallas Clark (Colts) or Joel Dreessen (Texans); they could also address the position during the NFL Draft, looking to find a tight end capable of being a threat in the seam.
| Footballguys view: Philbin could always try to get one of the Packers' five TEs via trade. We would recommend taking a look at D.J. Williams, who will still be buried on the depth chart behind Jermichael Finley. |
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Packers | Week 19 Inactives Sun Jan 15, 03:11 PM
The Green Bay Packers have declared CB Davon House, TE DJ Williams, QB Graham Harrell, OT Herb Taylor, DL Howard Green, LB Robert Francois, DL Vic So'oto inactive for Week 19.
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Packers | Week 13 Inactives Sun Dec 4, 03:05 PM
The Green Bay Packers have declared LB A.J. Hawk, OT Chad Clifton, CB Davon House, LB Desmond Bishop, TE DJ Williams, LB Jamari Lattimore, OG Josh Sitton inactive for Week 13.
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Packers | Week 12 Inactives Thu Nov 24, 11:13 AM
The Green Bay Packers have declared OT Chad Clifton, CB Davon House, TE DJ Williams, LB Frank Zombo, LB Jamari Lattimore, OL Ray Dominguez, DL Vic So'oto inactive for Week 12.
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Packers | Week 11 Inactives Sun Nov 20, 11:37 AM
The Green Bay Packers have declared OT Chad Clifton, CB Davon House, TE DJ Williams, LB Frank Zombo, LB Jamari Lattimore, OL Ray Dominguez, LB Robert Francois inactive for Week 11.
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Packers | Five tight ends fighting for primary backup job Sat Aug 27, 12:46 AM
Green Bay Packers TEs Tom Crabtree, Spencer Havner, Andrew Quarless, Ryan Taylor and DJ Williams are fighting for the primary backup job to starter TE Jermichael Finley. In the preseason game Friday, Aug. 26, against the Indianapolis Colts, Cratbree and Havner did not record any catches. Taylor posted three grabs for 24 yards and a score to lead the group, while Quarless recorded a 16-yard grab on his only touch. Williams also had an eight-yard catch.
| Footballguys view: The Packers clearly have the ability to identify and develop tight end talent. If they try to slip Taylor or Williams through to the practice squad, chances are another team will claim one of the players. |
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Packers | Deep at tight end Sun Aug 21, 12:22 AM
The Green Bay Packers are deep at tight end and TE Jermichael Finley is the only lock for a roster spot at this point. TEs Andrew Quarless, DJ Williams, Ryan Taylor, Tom Crabtree and Spencer Havner are all options for roster spots. Letting Quarless go would hurt, as he's the team's second-best athlete at the position, and losing Crabtree would hurt, as he is the team's best blocking tight end.
| Footballguys view: The Packers will have to let go of at least one, if not two TEs that other teams will snap up on the waiver wire. The other possibility is that they keep as many as five at the position, but let a roster-worthy player go at another position. |
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Ryan Taylor player page
Packers | Sign seven draft picks Fri Jul 29, 07:37 PM
The Green Bay Packers signed seven of their draft picks Friday, July 29, to undisclosed contracts. The list includes WR Randall Cobb, TE DJ Williams, OG Caleb Schlauderaff, LB D.J. Smith, LB Ricky Elmore, TE Ryan Taylor and DE Lawrence Guy.
| Footballguys view: Cobb could develop into a bigtime playmaker for the Packers offense. He reminds many in the scouting community of either Hines Ward or Antwaan Randle-El because of his versatility. |
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