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Green Bay Packers rookie defensive lineman B.J. Raji has made a good enough initial impression on the coaching staff that he has been lining up with the first-team defense at end with Ryan Pickett starting at nose guard.
Drafted ninth overall, Raji’s positive stance on his upcoming contract negotiations should also please his new employers.
Raji recently told Lori Nickel [...]
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