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Welcome to Green Bay: Meet Packers’ newest players

By Brian Sampson

ORCHARD PARK, NY - NOVEMBER 24: Robert Foster #16 of the Buffalo Bills warms up before the game against the Denver Broncos at New Era Field on November 24, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo defeats Denver 20-3. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - NOVEMBER 24: Robert Foster #16 of the Buffalo Bills warms up before the game against the Denver Broncos at New Era Field on November 24, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo defeats Denver 20-3. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /
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ORCHARD PARK, NY – DECEMBER 29: Robert Foster #16 of the Buffalo Bills jumps to try and make a catch as Maurice Canady #37 of the New York Jets defends during the second half at New Era Field on December 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Jets beat the Bills 13 to 6. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY – DECEMBER 29: Robert Foster #16 of the Buffalo Bills jumps to try and make a catch as Maurice Canady #37 of the New York Jets defends during the second half at New Era Field on December 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Jets beat the Bills 13 to 6. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) /

Robert Foster, wide receiver

The wide receiver position has been a hot topic all offseason in Green Bay. After not picking one in a draft full of them, the Packers biggest move was to sign Devin Funchess in free agency. Only it turns out he isn’t playing this season due to COVID. Then, Green Bay let Kumerow go in free agency and appear to have a bunch of question marks behind Davante Adams.

After working out a couple receivers on Friday, Green Bay signed former Bills’ wideout Robert Foster to their practice squad. Foster adds the speed element the Packers desperately need and was a deep threat in Buffalo, averaging a whopping 20.2 yards per catch in two seasons.

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Foster joins receivers Reggie Begelton and Darrius Shepherd to form an intriguing three-man receiver position on the newly increased 16-man practice squad. If he can refine his game, Foster could provide Green Bay with a second deep-threat next to Marques Valdes-Scantling, an intriguing option for a limited offense.

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