";s:4:"text";s:5509:" Neither of them is a lock to make the roster, but they stand a better chance of doing so because their teammate is suspended. Not so. He’s gotten practice time with the starters early in training camp, but his performance in the exhibition games will determine if he can stay there.On the first day of training camp, Jarrett Bush was inserted among the starters, perhaps surprisingly. More than likely, he’ll only play on passing downs as a interior pass rusher in their subpackage defenses.Daniel Muir was signed as a free agent during the offseason as a player who has previous experience in Green Bay. Draheim will be in a battle with Genus for a backup center spot.Because the Packers spend so much time in their nickel, dime and other subpackage defenses with only one or two defensive linemen on the field at any one time, it’s sometimes difficult to categorize players as strictly defensive ends.The Packers selected Jerel Worthy out of Michigan State in the second round of this year’s draft, and wasted no time making him one of their starting defensive tackles in the subpackage defenses. Raji and Ryan Pickett as defensive tackles. Raji, Ryan Pickett and the rookies on the roster.OL Reggie Wells: A surprise move that leaves the Packers with little veteran backup experience on the offensive line. Jennings is a two-time Pro Bowler and Nelson might be on the brink of such honors after getting over 1,200 yards and 15 touchdowns last year.It appears as if Randall Cobb might be due for a breakout season.
His forte might be as a pass rusher, but he’s also good in pass coverage and can hold his own against the run.The Packers didn’t have anyone to take any pressure off Matthews a season ago, so they set about trying to fix that situation by taking Nick Perry in the first round of the NFL draft. Among them, M.D. He played well in spot duty last year and will be remembered for being the guy that Ndamukong Suh stomped during the 2011 Thanksgiving game. Wilson has been a starter at defensive end in the base 3-4 the entire offseason. Neither has made much of an impression thus far through training camp.Due to the depth at wide receiver, the rest of the players are long shots, including Dale Moss, Curenski Gilleylen and Jarrett Boykin.
Because of his size and mobility alone, Taylor can’t be overlooked.When the Packers released Chad Clifton in the offseason, the let go of more than a decade’s worth of experience. Matthews, Perry, … Players entering their contract year very often play with high motivation.Late last season, Ray Dominguez was elevated from the practice squad to the 53-man roster, though he didn’t play in a regular season game. He's been placed on injured reserve when a severe ankle sprain ended his season.A trio of undrafted rookies round out the guards: Don Barclay, Jaymes Brooks and Greg Van Roten. Perhaps working in Jones’ favor is his special teams experience and ability to play inside linebacker in a pinch.Vic So’oto made the Packers roster last year with a strong preseason outing that saw him get sacks and interceptions and forced fumbles.
Charles Woodson will continue to play the slot cornerback position in the team’s nickel and dime defenses, but a perimeter cornerback spot is up for grabs.After playing sparingly as a rookie, Davon House might have made the biggest leap among all players during the offseason. But Genus hasn’t done anything yet to assure he has a future in Green Bay. As a 270-pound defensive end at USC, Perry has to make the transition to stand-up outside linebacker in the pros. View player positions, age, height, and weight on FOXSports.com! Lattimore was moved to inside linebacker after playing outside last season as a rookie.Without question, the best competition on the Packers’ roster has been at cornerback where the Packers are looking for a starter opposite Tramon Williams. On the other hand, Hawk has been reliable, and maybe there’s something to say for that, but his hold on a starting spot has become more precarious every year.D.J. 2 wide receivers on the Packers and will see the most snaps among all players at the position. He’s a wide-bodied run stuffer that is among the best in the NFL at doing a job that doesn’t get much publicity. Any repetitions anyone else gets during training camp are just to keep them sharp in case Cobb were to get injured, because no one is taking his job.Other players who will back up Cobb are Tramon Williams, Jordy Nelson, Sam Shields, Diondre Borel and Otis Merrill.
He actually made bigger headlines when he was jailed after a domestic dispute with his girlfriend. He could be a practice squad candidate if he can clear waivers.QB B.J.