TE Lyerla arrested in Oregon

Former Green Bay Packers tight end Colt Lyerla was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs. According to the Oregonian, Lyerla was arrested at 2 a.m. in Washington County and then released at 8:37 am.  Lyerla is suspected of...

Packers release Lyerla

The Green Bay Packers changed their minds on rookie TE Colt Lyerla.  Instead of keeping him on season ending injured reserve, the Packers waived Lyerla, reaching an injury settlement that covers the first eight weeks of the regular season. After eight weeks, Lyerla...

Lyerla is out for weeks

Green Bay Packers rookie tight end Colt Lyerla will be out “weeks” with a knee injury.  He suffered the injury while trying to hurdle a defender during Saturday’s Family Night practice. The Packers expect to be without the rookie tight end for the...

Packers giving TE Lyerla a second chance

The Green Bay Packers signed talented but troubled rookie tight end Colt Lyerla on Monday, willing to give the former Oregon star a second chance. Lyerla was arrested for cocaine possession last fall and quit the University of Oregon football team.  He was suspended...