The Green Bay Packers held tryouts for nine different players on Monday, just two days before Matt LaFleur’s team opens training camp with a practice on Wednesday. Of the nine players, four were running backs and three were tight ends — suggesting the Packers are looking for extra bodies at the two injury-affected positions to start camp. The idea is reinforced by the fact that tight ends Tucker Kraft and Luke Musgrave landed on the PUP list and running back Chris Brooks was placed on the non-football injury list on Monday. This time of year, teams will churn the bottom of the roster to make sure they have enough numbers to successfully operate camp practices.
The following nine players were in Green Bay for a tryout on Monday:
While the Packers didn’t announce a signing on Monday, it’s possible several roster moves could be coming Tuesday. All veteran players are scheduled to report to training camp by Tuesday, with the first practice set for Wednesday.
This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Packers host tryouts for 9 players ahead of training camp
Reporting by Zach Kruse, Packers Wire / Packers Wire
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