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Greg Van Roten

Seahawks Sign Greg Van Roten

February 14th, 2014 at 1:32pm CST by Luke Adams

Just three days after being cut by the Packers, offensive lineman Greg Van Roten has signed with a new NFL team, reports Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com. According to Demovsky (Twitter links), Van Roten inked a one-year deal with the defending champion Seahawks. Van Roten himself confirmed the report on his Twitter account.

Van Roten, who spent a good chunk of the 2013 season on injured reserve with a foot injury, accumulated two credited seasons with the Packers, so assuming he signed for the minimum salary, he’ll be on the books for a $570K cap number in 2014. He’ll likely be competing for a roster spot in Seattle this summer.

Packers Release Greg Van Roten

February 11th, 2014 at 3:40pm CST by Luke Adams

The Packers have waived offensive lineman Greg Van Roten, according to Brian McIntyre (via Twitter). Van Roten had been on the books for a minimum salary in 2014, with his free agency scheduled for 2015. The Packers won’t be on the hook for any dead money by cutting him.

Van Roten, who will turn 24 later this month, spent most of the 2013 season on injured reserve, having been placed on IR by Green Bay in mid-October due to a foot injury. He was active for the first three games of the Packers’ season.

The Pennsylvania alum will have to clear waivers before becoming eligible for unrestricted free agency.