Packers Release Tremon Smith, Claim Tyler Ervin
Packers GM Brian Gutekunst announced earlier today that CB Tremon Smith was released after appearing in six games for Green Bay as their primary kick returner.
No time was wasted finding a replacement, as Gutekunst claimed former Jacksonville Jaguars RB Tyler Ervin off waivers, per Ian Rapoport.
The #Packers claimed former #Jaguars RB Tyler Ervin, source said. An interesting addition.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 2, 2019
Ervin was drafted in the fourth-round by the Houston Texans in 2016. He has totalled over 1,200 yards as a kick/punt returner in 31 career games as a Texan and Jaguar.
Ryne Ryskoski is a staff writer for Cheesehead TV who attends Texas A&M University where he is majoring in journalism in hopes to one day write for a pro sports team. He can be contacted directly through twitter @rusty_ryskoski_.
Comments (11)
Michael Hughes
December 02, 2019 at 05:36 pm
Who was cut for veldheer? Is Nijman still on the roster?
blacke00
December 03, 2019 at 07:52 am
The Packers were given an exemption for Veldeer until he "gets in shape'.
Doofapotamus
December 02, 2019 at 05:39 pm
I mean, does it really matter? Our punt and kick return coverage teams are horrendous. It won't matter who is returning kicks if they get tackled immediately
ricky
December 02, 2019 at 06:17 pm
Trevor Davis was waived by Oakland after he had a really bad game Sunday. Replaced by LBer Marquel Lee returning from IR.
Swisch
December 02, 2019 at 06:31 pm
I'd go for Trevor.
Since'61
December 02, 2019 at 09:45 pm
Interesting pickup. Gute keeps trying to improve the roster. Could be a decent returner and an extra RB. Go Pack Go!
Thanks, Since '61
Tundraboy
December 03, 2019 at 12:45 am
Anything will be an improvement, no? Besides, maybe we'll catch lightning in a bottle for change.
RedRight49
December 03, 2019 at 09:38 am
Ervin for Smith is an interesting move by the GM.
Gutekunst must believe Ervin will hit a return lane ( hopefully a nice open lane ) with less hesitation and more acceleration and straight line speed than Smith.
Special Teams needs a spark and look forward to seeing if that spark is Tyler Ervin.
TarynsEyes
December 03, 2019 at 11:57 am
Rearranging the basement furniture again.
Tundraboy
December 03, 2019 at 03:42 pm
Lmao. That's a classic.
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