“I Can Play” Packers See Former Starter Ask For Final 53-Man Roster Spot For Playoff Run (Report) - news247.cafex.biz_37818

Oct 6, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

The Green Bay Packers were just five points shy of defeating the Philadelphia Eagles in week one of this season. A lot has changed since then. Green Bay finished the year 11-6 and secured their second straight playoff berth in the Jordan Love-era.

Philadelphia went on a run and finished the season an incredible 14-3. One game shy of the number one seed in the NFC (Detroit Lions).

However, Green Bay has the option of considering bringing back a former starter to help them for their playoff run.

“I Can Play” Packers See Former Starter Ask For Final 53-Man Roster Spot For Playoff Run (Report)

Nov 28, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur looks on from the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

According to a source at Wisconsin Sports Heroics:

Many fans feel as though Green Bay will need to play perfect to compete with the Eagles, Lions, or Vikings in the playoffs (if they win on Sunday against Philadelphia).

One former Green Bay starter wants to help.

Green Bay insider Tom Silverstein posted this to Twitter (X) on Monday:

LaFleur said that GM Brian Gutekunst is looking to see if there are some free agent players who can help them since they potentially have two spots on the 53-man roster (Alexander and Watson).

Likely would have to be someone who has played with them or in their system.

In response, tight end Jace Sternberger had this to say:

I promise I can still cover punts and won’t be any drama with wanting to wear #87

Just gotta keep dominating the UFL. I still believe I can make it back with the right opportunity

Green Bay Packers tight end Jace Sternberger (87) pulls down a long reception against Minnesota Vikings cornerback Harrison Hand (38) in the fourth quarter during their football game Sunday, November 1, 2020, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. — Green Bay Packers tight end Jace Sternberger (87) pulls down a long reception against Minnesota Vikings cornerback Harrison Hand (38) in the fourth quarter during their football game Sunday, November 1, 2020, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Apc Packvsviking 1101201494

Here is a look at Sternberger’s stats during his time with Green Bay:

							Receiving												Rushing						Scrimmage
Season	Age	Team	Lg	Pos	G	GS	Tgt	Rec	Yds	Y/R	TD	1D	Succ%	Lng	R/G	Y/G	Ctch%	Y/Tgt	Att	Yds	TD	1D	Y/G	A/G	Touch	Y/Tch	YScm	RRTD	Fmb	AV	Awards
2019	23	GNB	NFL	TE	6	1	1	0	0		0	0	0.0		0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0.0	0		0	0	0	0
2020	24	GNB	NFL	TE	12	0	15	12	114	9.5	1	6	53.3	27	1.0	9.5	80.0	7.6	0	0	0	0	0.0	0.0	12	9.5	114	1	0	1
2 Yrs					18	1	16	12	114	9.5	1	6	50.0	27	0.7	6.3	75.0	7.1	0	0	0	0	0.0	0.0	12	9.5	114	1	0	1
17 Game Avg					17	1	15	11	108	9.5	1	6	50.0	27	0.7	6.3	75.0	7.1	0	0	0	0	0.0	0.0	11	9.0	108	1	0	1

Green Bay Packers tight end Jace Sternberger (87) catches a pass and is tackled by Houston Texans safety Eric Murray (23) during their preseason football game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. — Green Bay Packers tight end Jace Sternberger (87) catches a pass and is tackled by Houston Texans safety Eric Murray (23) during their preseason football game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
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