Packers retain rights to Geronimo Allison, bring back Marcedes Lewis

[Vegas]

Since taking the Packers job in January, LaFleur has talked openly about how important a blocking tight end is in his new offense – and the Packers made sure to keep one they had by re-signing Marcedes Lewis, per a league source.

Lewis, 34, played in all 16 games last year and was primarily a blocker. The former Pro Bowl pick saw just four targets and caught three balls for 39 yards. But he will likely be used in pass routes, and he is familiar with offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. When Hackett called plays in Jacksonville for two seasons in 2016-17, Lewis caught 44 balls for 487 yards and six touchdowns.

Lewis rejoins Jimmy Graham and Robert Tonyan in the tight end room.

Allison retained, Brice freed
The Packers elected not to tender a contract offer to restricted free agent safety Kentrell Brice, PackersNews.com confirmed. The Packers would have likely offered the low tender of $2.025 million to Brice but elected to let him test the free-agent market.

Though Brice played through injury all season, he still struggled with ankle issues even after surgery.

Packers retain rights to Geronimo Allison, bring back Marcedes Lewis

 

[RP-29]

Hopefully, LaFleur will be able to get Rodgers to look for TEs and RBs a lot more in their passing attack.

 

[Mack]

Hopefully, LaFleur will be able to get Rodgers to look for TEs and RBs a lot more in their passing attack.

Aaron Jones will be dangerous out of the backfield.

 

[GNG]

Allison is a very underrated WR. If he can stay healthy it would be a boost for their offense.