The Green Bay Packers brought two tight ends in for a tryout on Tuesday. They won’t be signing either of them — or Kellen Winslow Jr., who is practically begging for a job — it appears.
Coach Mike McCarthy said the Packers will move forward with Richard Rodgers and Justin Perillo as long as Jared Cook is sidelined.
McCarthy said the plan is to move forward with Richard Rodgers and Justin Perillo if starter Jared Cook is unable to play for a few weeks.
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Cook is dealing with a high ankle sprain, which could keep him sidelined for an extended period. The Packers have given no timetable for his return.
Regardless of who is playing tight end for the Packers, it appears it doesn’t particularly make a difference. All three of the Packers’ tight ends combined have just 12 catches for 122 yards.
Cook leads the way with six catches, but has just 53 yards.