Green Bay signed former Rams and Chargers offensive lineman Kevin Hughes
The Green Bay Packers entered the offseason with only nine healthy offensive linemen on the roster, so it’s no surprise that the front office is already bolstering the position. After flirting with but ultimately not signing CFL star Jovan Olafioye, GM Ted Thompson inked free agent Kevin Hughes on Tuesday.
Hughes entered the league with St. Louis as an undrafted free agent in 2011. The former Southeastern Louisiana star played in three games (44 total snaps) for the Rams as a rookie, but he was released at the conclusion of training camp last August. He ended this past season as a member of the Chargers’ practice squad.
Thanks to NFL Rewind (the best $50 I ever spent), I got a chance to watch Hughes play against the Seahawks in week 11 of the 2011 season. He was brutal with a capital B. Lined up at left tackle, he couldn’t lay a hand on Chris Clemons in pass protection. As a run blocker, he spent more time on a...
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Kevin Hughes,
Jovan Olafioye,
Ted Thompson,
Chris Clemons,
Rodger Saffold,
Bryan Bulaga,
Derek Sherrod,
Marshall Newhouse,
Don Barclay,
Andrew Datko
TEAMS: Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams
TEAMS: Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams
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