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NFL Moves - NFC: Packers bring back Brohm to practice squad
Comments 0 | Recommend 0MILWAUKEE — One day after being cut, quarterback Brian Brohm was back with the Green Bay Packers.
And while Packers general manager Ted Thompson knows this isn't exactly the way Brohm expected his NFL career to go, Thompson insists the former Louisville star can still become a productive player in the pros.
"We haven't given up on him, and we don't think he's given up, either," Thompson told reporters in Green Bay on Sunday.
Brohm was one of eight players signed to the team's practice squad Sunday.
Also among the team's signings were wide receiver Jake Allen, cornerback Trevor Ford, linebacker Cyril Obiozor, running back Kregg Lumpkin, tackle Jamon Meredith, defensive end Ronald Talley and nose tackle Anthony Toribio.
Brohm was considered a potential NFL star in college but has struggled after slipping to the Packers in the second round of last year's draft.
Matt Flynn, an unheralded seventh-round pick last year, beat out Brohm to become Aaron Rodgers' primary backup. Despite a nagging shoulder injury to Flynn, Brohm didn't play nearly well enough to challenge for the main backup job this year.
Thompson downplayed the idea that Green Bay might be looking to sign an experienced No. 3 quarterback, meaning Brohm likely would remain next in line behind Flynn if something were to happen to Rodgers.
Thompson also says the Packers aren't giving up on oft-injured former first-round draft pick Justin Harrell, one of four players the team placed on injured reserve Saturday.
"Nobody's given up on anybody," Thompson said. "The Packers haven't given up on him and he hasn't given up on the Packers, so we'll go forward."
Thompson said Harrell will undergo six to 10 months of "intense" rehabilitation and workout programs designed to build his core strength to make it less likely the injury will flare back up.
Thompson also sought to quell fans' anger at Harrell, who has played in only 13 regular season games, plus two playoff games, since the Packers took him in the first round of the 2007 draft.
"Nothing that's happened has been Justin's fault," Thompson said. "He's not a bad guy. He's trying his best, but we have these medical things that have come up, so we're going to try to get past that."
Thompson said the team faced tough decisions in making their final roster cuts Saturday. Among the most difficult was releasing popular wide receiver Ruvell Martin instead of Brett Swain, who is seen as a better special teams player.
"There were some really painful moments over the weekend, and that was clearly one of the more painful ones," Thompson said. "Ruvell was everything you asked of in a Packer. He's a good player, he's a great person, a great teammate, well-respected by his peers. At the same time we felt that Brett had earned a spot on the team."
Panthers claim Sutton, Harris to fill roster
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers have claimed running back Tyrell Sutton off waivers from the Green Bay Packers and defensive tackle Ra'Shon Harris from the Pittsburgh Steelers to fill out their 53-man roster.
The moves were announced Sunday. The Panthers are expected to make a couple more moves after trimming their roster to 51 on Saturday.
The 5-foot-8 Sutton, who was among the Packers' final cuts Saturday, signed with Green Bay after going undrafted out of Northwestern. He was the school's second-leading rusher with 3,886 yards, and was second in career all-purpose yards with 5,138.
Sutton ran for 191 yards in the preseason, averaging 4.8 yards with one touchdown. He also returned five kickoffs for a 24.4 yard average, and the Panthers could be looking at him as a punt returner, an that's an area of concern heading into the season.
Kenny Moore and Captain Munnerlyn both struggled fielding punts during the preseason.
Sutton also gives the Panthers some depth at running back if Jonathan Stewart isn't ready for the season opener. Stewart has been bothered by a sore Achilles' and hasn't practiced since Aug. 11, although he said last week he plans to be ready for Philadelphia on Sept. 13.
The 6-foot-5, 300-pound Harris was a sixth-round draft choice of the Steelers last year after a college career at Oregon. He started all 13 games for the Ducks as a senior and led interior linemen in tackles for a loss.
Bucs claim 2 off waivers; fill out practice squad
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers claimed defensive end Maurice Evans and cornerback William Middleton off waivers and re-signed seven players who were with the team during training camp to the practice squad.
The moves Sunday came a day after Evans was cut by the New York Giants and Middleton was released by the Atlanta Falcons. They fill two openings on the active roster, which was trimmed to 51 players on Saturday.
Cornerback Kyle Arrington, receiver Patrick Carter, defensive tackle Rashaad Duncan, running back Kareem Huggins, tackle James Lee, tight end Ryan Purvis and receiver Mario Urrutia were signed to the practice squad. All of the players had been released by the Bucs on Saturday.
The club has one remaining spot to fill on the practice squad.
Eagles release veteran QB A.J. Feeley
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles have released veteran quarterback A.J. Feeley.
The move leaves Michael Vick as the team's third quarterback behind Donovan McNabb and Kevin Kolb. Vick isn't eligible to play until Week 3.
The Eagles claimed rookie defensive tackle Antonio Dixon off waivers from Washington to fill the roster spot. Dixon signed as a undrafted free agent with the Redskins after four seasons at the University of Miami. He was cut Saturday.
Feeley started seven games in six seasons with the Eagles over two stints. He has thrown for 4,070 yards, 27 touchdowns and 29 interceptions in 23 career games, including eight starts with the Miami Dolphins in 2004.
Seahawks sign Milloy to 1-year deal
RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks signed safety Lawyer Milloy to a one-year contract on Sunday, bringing the veteran back to the area where he grew up.
The team made an official announcement one day after cutting Brian Russell, who started at safety for two seasons.
Milloy grew up in Tacoma, Wash., and played for the University of Washington before entering the NFL in 1996 with the New England Patriots. He played seven seasons there and three more with Buffalo, before spending the past three years in Atlanta.
The 13-year veteran has started 196 of 202 career games. He will team with veteran Deon Grant and new cornerback Ken Lucas in Seattle's revamped secondary.
The Seahawks finished last in the league in pass defense in 2008.
Seattle also claimed tackle Brandon Frye off waivers from Miami. Frye played seven games for the Dolphins last season. He entered the league in 2007 with Houston.
The Seahawks waived tackle Kyle Williams to make room on the 53-man roster for Frye.
The team said it will set its eight-man practice squad on Monday.
Vikings sign Booty to practice squad
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have signed quarterback John David Booty and seven others to the practice squad.
The Vikings announced the practice squad on Sunday. The others are running back Ian Johnson, tight end Garrett Mills, offensive tackles Chris Clark and Drew Radovich, receiver Nick Moore, defensive tackle Tremaine Johnson and safety Colt Anderson.
Booty was the team's third-string quarterback last season. But he lost out on a spot on the active roster when the Vikings signed Brett Favre to be the starter. Tarvaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels will be the backups.
The Vikings also announced they have waived center Jon Cooper, an undrafted rookie. They signed Kory Lichtensteiger to take his place.
Lions release Alama-Francis, 2 others
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have released defensive end Ikaika Alama-Francis and two others, and added seven players to their practice squad.
The Lions also released cornerback Cletis Gordon and wide receiver Adam Jennings.
The seven players signed to the practice squad are: wide receiver John Broussard, tight end Carson Butler, running back Tristan Davis, linebacker Zack Follett, center Dan Gerberry, tight end Dan Gronkowski and tackle Lydon Murtha.
Falcons add former Jaguars CB Brian Williams
ATLANTA — Cornerback Brian Williams, who started all 16 games for Jacksonville last season, has agreed to terms with the Atlanta Falcons.
Williams, a fourth-round pick by Minnesota in 2002, played four seasons with the Vikings before spending three seasons with the Jaguars.
Williams has started in 93 of his 107 career games. He has 18 career interceptions, four sacks and nine forced fumbles.
He had 89 tackles and two interceptions last season.
Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said Williams can play cornerback and safety.
Falcons sign Shockley, Walker to practice squad
ATLANTA — Quarterback D.J. Shockley, Atlanta's seventh-round draft pick in 2006, defensive tackle Vance Walker, a seventh-round draft pick this year, are among eight players signed to the Falcons' practice squad.
The Falcons cut Shockley, the former Georgia quarterback, and Walker, who played at Georgia Tech, on Saturday.
Also selected to the practice squad on Sunday were offensive linemen Jose Valdez and Michael Butterworth, linebacker Robert James, receiver Troy Bergeron and cornerback Glenn Sharpe.
Rookie John Parker Wilson of Alabama is left as the No. 3 quarterback behind Matt Ryan and Chris Redman.
Saints add QB Chase Daniel to their practice squad
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints have added rookie quarterback Chase Daniel to the team's practice squad.
The Saints also announced Sunday the team signed seven other players to the practice squad, including two 2008 draft choices — wide receiver Adrian Arrington and defensive tackle DeMario Pressley.
Daniel, an undrafted rookie from Missouri, signed with the Washington Redskins in April. But he but was waived Saturday during the Redskins' final preseason cuts.
The other players signed to the Saints' practice squad on Sunday include running back P.J. Hill, guard Tim Duckworth, wide receiver Matt Simon, cornerback Danny Gorrer and tackle Jermey Parnell.
CORRECTION
CHICAGO — In a Sept. 5 story about the Chicago Bears' roster moves, The Associated Press erroneously reported that receiver Brandon Rideau failed to make the season-opening roster for the fourth straight year. This was the third straight year he did not make the roster.
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