The Packers are unlikely to sign a veteran quarterback to their active roster after losing starter Aaron Rodgers to a broken collarbone, head coach Mike McCarthy told reporters, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.com (Twitter links).
McCarthy had already committed to Brett Hundley as Green Bay’s starter during Rodgers’ absence, and that’s perhaps unsurprising given that Hundley — a 2015 draft pick — has now been in the Packers’ system for nearly three years. Joe Callahan, promoted from Green Bay’s practice squad earlier today, will serve as Hundley’s backup going forward.
That’s not to say the Packers won’t add a quarterback, but it isn’t expected to be a veteran. McCarthy did allow that Green Bay is open to placing another signal-caller on its active roster, while Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Twitter link) reports the Packers’ personnel department is searching for a quarterback to add to the team’s practice squad. Indeed, Green Bay is likely to audition passers this week, per Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com.
An experienced quarterback such as Colin Kaepernick is not a likely option for the Packers, and McCarthy “bristled” at the notion of signing the ex-49er. However, McCarthy would have had the same reaction to the idea of adding any veteran signal-caller, per Dianna Russini of ESPN.com (Twitter link), as the head coach’s ire wasn’t directed at Kaepernick, but merely the thought of adding a player with no ties to the Packers’ offense to the QB room.
While the idea of sticking with Hundley as Rodgers’ replacement makes sense from a continuity standpoint, the Packers are certainly pushing forward with little experience under center. Prior to Sunday, Hundley had attempted just 11 passes, while Callahan has never appeared in a pro contest.
Ok, where is Matt Flynn hiding? Bring him back, just kidding.
He has a better chance of signing than
Kaepernick!
This is the worst news I have ever heard. The Pack could easily procure Tyrod Taylor (the greatest QB in the history of the Buffalo Bills) for a first round draft pick 2019 . He can run, he can kick, he can drive the bus and he not only stands for the anthem, he can sing it in five different languages at the same time.
Why would the bills trade their quarterback when they have the best defense in the league and they have a really good shot at the playoffs
LOL if the Packers offered a 1st round pick for Taylor the Bills take it and run
Remember that game Kaepernick had over 400 yards passing and 3 TDs vs GB?
I do.
Remember Kaepernick beating GB in the playoffs…..two different times?
I do.
Remember kap being left unemployed
I do
Im gonna have to take a knee on this one …
Packers could trade for Bradford or bridgewater
Do you really think the Vikings are going to help Green Bay?