Three Wide Receivers Among 10 Players Packers Add to Practice Squad

Kevin Dorsey, Myles White and Alex Gillett all return to Green Bay on the practice squad.

The Green Bay Packers established their 10-man practice squad on Sunday with all 10 players having been with the team during training camp.

Among the 10 players were three wide receivers: Kevin Dorsey, Myles White and Alex Gillett.

Each of the three provides a unique skillset, making them valuable to the Packers.

Dorsey, a seventh round draft choice in 2013, has the most special teams value.

White, who was on the Packers roster for seven games last season, provides an element of deep speed and is the most suited as a slot receiver.

Meanwhile, Gillett—who was on the practice squad in 2013—was the most consistent of the three during training camp.

A quick round-up of the seven other players signed:

  • Safety Chris Banjo—After playing in all 16 games for the Packers last season, Banjo returns takes a step backward to the practice squad. He made a strong statement in the final preseason game with solid special teams play and a veteran's knowledge of the team's defense.
  • Running back Michael Hill—The Packers invite Hill back for a second go-around after playing two games for the Packers last season and six more with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He returned one kickoff with the Packers in 2013.
  • Center Garth Gerhart—Gerhart is back for a third year on the Packers practice squad. As long as J.C. Tretter remains sidelined with a knee injury, Gerhart will be viewed as an insurance policy in case Corey Linsley gets hurt.
  • Tackle Jeremy Vujnovich—Raw and athletic, Vujnovich looks to build on his impressive performance in the Packers' preseason finale when he entered the game in relief of an injured Aaron Adams.
  • Linebacker Adrian Hubbard—Despite suffering a knee injury in the fourth preseason game, the undrafted rookie will continue his development on the practice squad. At 6-6, Hubbard has size the Packers can't teach.
  • Defensive lineman Luther Robinson—With only five defensive linemen on the Packers' 53-man roster, Robinson finds himself in a good situation.
  • Tight end Justin Perillo—Perillo is taking advantage of an injury to fellow tight end Jake Stoneburner to extend his stay in Green Bay.

The Packers did not claim any players from other NFL teams off waivers on Sunday.

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zsooners's picture

August 31, 2014 at 06:08 pm

That's 11

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CH Pack Fan's picture

August 31, 2014 at 07:43 pm

I assume this means that one of the 11 will be let go in the next 24-48 hours. Though, in one way, we are likely screwed if any of these players must contribute in 2014 anyway, I am pleased that they were able to add back most of these guys. Rolle reminds me of Tramon, in that he was UDFA, then practice squad, then 3rd CB, then high level NFL starter. Rolle is on step 2. But I like what I have seen so far.

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Allan Murphy's picture

September 01, 2014 at 03:36 am

No that's 10

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CH Pack Fan's picture

September 01, 2014 at 04:48 pm

Brian had the 10 practice squad names as of August 31 listed above, without Rolle, so if Rolle was somehow going to be "on" the PS, he was the 11th ("but these go to 11… It's one more than 10." But I digress).

In any event, they "fixed" it today when they cut Gillett, and added Rolle. Rolle to me was more valuable than any of the 3 WRs; not sure why GBP chose to get rid of Gillett as opposed to the other two WRs, but oh well. I think all 3 of them are just guys, much like Tori Gurley, Diondre Borel, etc… WRs that are serviceable can be found anywhere (hell, we picked up a guy off of Jacksonville's waiver wire….), but CBs who can play are tough to find. Not saying that Rolle can play in the league (too soon for that), but I feel better about his chances than any of the 3 WRs.

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Imma Fubared's picture

August 31, 2014 at 06:09 pm

Most of these guys are non factors. If they had talent they would be playing. Three years on practice squad? Time to move on.

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kramolev's picture

August 31, 2014 at 07:39 pm

I don't think Rolle is on the PS.

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DraftHobbyist's picture

August 31, 2014 at 07:50 pm

Rolle won't be signed to the PS until tomorrow, where they likely cut Gillett.

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TommyG's picture

August 31, 2014 at 09:11 pm

Rumor is that another O-lineman will be coming in too.

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TKWorldWide's picture

August 31, 2014 at 09:37 pm

Can't believe GB didn't load up on players from SF and Seattle. Passing up tons of valuable enemy intel.

I'm being very sarcastic.

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aj's picture

August 31, 2014 at 11:48 pm

Goldfinger, I can assure you intel and frienships have nothing to do with flynn being ahead of tolzien. While tolzien had an impressive preseason, you have to keep in perspective it was just that, preseason. Tolzien does seem to have a future with the club as a long term backup or possible trade bait. Flynn is ahead on the depth chart solely due to the trust factor he brings when in the game. While he'll never win the game for you, he won't lose it. Tolzien doesn't have that trust yet, although his physical ability is definitely light years ahead of flynn's.

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chirsle's picture

September 01, 2014 at 05:37 am

i dont get it. how does making flynn number 2 verifiy you were right about the silly intel thingy?

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ben's picture

August 31, 2014 at 10:43 pm

Dorsey, Guion, Hill & Perillo need to go.

Dorsey must have an 80% drop rate and lacks upside.
Guion is soooo just a guy. A waste of a roster spot.
Perkins is twice the back Hill is and should be on the practice squad.

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Thegreatreynoldo's picture

September 01, 2014 at 01:09 am

Rather than 3 WRs, I would have preferred to see a guard on the PS, but only if there was a OG that TT liked, of course. If Gerhart does get waived when Tretter returns, maybe then. I thought Gerhart could play OG, but then I don't have a high opinion of Gerhart (or Lane Taylor, for that matter). Otherwise, it looks like the PS covers all the bases and had pretty good talent on it. Its composition changes every year during the season, so some of my favorites still have a chance to be signed (LB Thomas, for example).

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