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Packers re-sign Goode at long snapper

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After more issues with the kicking operation, the Green Bay Packers released long snapper Derek Hart and signed veteran Brett Goode for another go-around.

Goode suffered a hamstring injury in Week 3 and was put on injured reserve.  The Packers then worked out an injury settlement with Goode, allowing him to become a free agent.

The two sides agreed to a four-week settlement, meaning the Packers could re-sign Goode three weeks after that period ended.

The Packers had signed Taybor Pepper in his place, but Pepper landed on injured reserve as well after suffering an ankle injury in practice.

Long snapper number three was Hart, but he struggled with a handful of snaps, resulting in some continued problems in the kicking operation.

Goode doesn’t give the Packers the speed to cover punts, but his long snapping has been rock solid during his entire stay in Green Bay and the Packers could use some consistency in that area during the final seven games of the regular season.

Packers announce roster moves, Biegel set to make debut

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The Green Bay Packers made a series of roster moves on Friday, starting with the activation of linebacker Vince Biegel from reserve/physically unable to perform.  In addition, they signed long snapper Derek Hart to the active roster.

The Packers also signed cornerback Donatello Brown to the active roster from the practice squad, signed TE Emanuel Byrd to the practice squad and placed safety Kentrell Brice and long snapper Taybor Pepper on injured reserve.

Biegel’s activation paves the way for the former Badger to make his NFL debut on Monday night when the Packers face the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field.

Goode goes to IR, Packers sign Pepper

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The Green Bay Packers placed long snapper Brett Goode on injured reserve with a hamstring injury on Monday.  They signed Taybor Pepper, who had been with the Packers during the offseason, to replace Goode.

Goode suffered a hamstring early in Sunday’s game against the Bengals and is expected to sideline him for at least a couple of weeks.

The Packers tried to go with a younger player to replace Goode during the off-season.  They signed Pepper first, then released him in favor of Derek Hart.  The Packers were looking for more consistency at that position and decided to bring Goode back.

Goode could return to the Packers in eight weeks.  They can return two players from I.R. and already have Don Barclay and Jason Spriggs on injured reserve.

The question moving forward will be how will the change in long snappers affect kicker Mason Crosby.  He struggled during training camp with Derek Hart as his long snapper.  He’ll have little time to adjust with the Packers facing the Bears on Thursday night.

Packers interview controversial running back Joe Mixon

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Oklahoma running back Joe Mixon was barred from attending the NFL’s scouting combine because he punched a woman in the face back in 2014.

The Green Bay Packers brought Mixon to Green Bay for an interview.  Several teams have taken Mixon off of their draft boards, but the Packers are in need of running back help and Mixon has been one of the best in college football over the past couple of seasons.

Mixon received a deferred one-year sentence and was ordered to undergo counseling.  He was also ordered to serve 100 hours of community service and was suspended for the 2014 season.

Upon his return, Mixon has put together back-to-back strong seasons and rushed for 1,274 yards and 10 [Read more…]