Packers: 4 veterans on roster bubble entering preseason opener vs Texans

Oct 25, 2020; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) runs with the ball as Green Bay Packers cornerback Josh Jackson (37) attempts to make a tackle during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

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ASHWAUBENON, WISCONSIN – JUNE 09: Devin Funchess #11 of the Green Bay Packers works out during training camp at Ray Nitschke Field on June 09, 2021 in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

2. Devin Funchess

The Packers are absolutely loaded at wide receiver and have a bunch of guys who should contribute this season. That list includes Davante Adams, Marques Valdes-Scantling, Allen Lazard, Amari Rodgers and Randall Cobb. Whether Devin Funchess will be one of those guys remains to be seen.

Funchess was signed before the 2020 season but sat out all of last year due to covid-19. He then agreed to a reduced salary when he decided to suit up this season.

He’s been unimpressive so far in training camp at wide receiver. He’s struggled to create separation from the defensive backs despite his size advantage over them. He’s also been trying his hand on special teams–a requirement of the final receiver if Green Bay ends up keeping six of them. If the Packers end up releasing him, it could come quickly so he’ll have a chance to land on another team.

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