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Packers: 7 bold predictions for final 53-man roster

By Brian Sampson

Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Jack Heflin (90) participates in training camp at Ray Nitschke Field, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. Samantha Madar/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinGpg Packerstrainingcamp 07052021 0009
Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Jack Heflin (90) participates in training camp at Ray Nitschke Field, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. Samantha Madar/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinGpg Packerstrainingcamp 07052021 0009 /
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ASHWAUBENON, WISCONSIN – JUNE 09: Jack Heflin #90 and Rahsan Gary #52 of the Green Bay Packers work out during training camp at Ray Nitschke Field on June 09, 2021 in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

Packers bold prediction for final roster: Keep Jack Heflin over Tyler Lancaster

The Packers have a full-blown positional battle on their hands along the defensive line. Undrafted free agent Jack Heflin has been making noise throughout training camp and preseason and put a stamp on it with yet another performance against the Buffalo Bills. Meanwhile, Tyler Lancaster continues to lay eggs.

Heflin has established himself as a stout run defender who can eat double teams and get into the backfield to make plays. If Green Bay waives him, it’s unlikely they’d be able to slide him onto their practice squad. It’s best to keep him around as the fifth defensive lineman and let him blossom on a cheap contract.

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