The Packers announced Tuesday that they released former third-round pick WR Amari Rodgers. Today we will discuss about Amari Rodgers: Fumbles| Salary| Released| Highlights
Amari Rodgers: Fumbles| Salary| Released| Highlights
Amari Jai Rodgers (born September 23, 1999) is an American football wide receiver who is an undrafted free agent. He played college football at Clemson and was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||||
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| Born: | September 23, 1999 Knoxville, Tennessee |
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| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 212 lb (96 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Knoxville Catholic High School (Knoxville, Tennessee) |
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| College: | Clemson (2017–2020) | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2021 / Round: 3 / Pick: 85 | ||||||||
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Fumbles
Rodgers’ five fumbles, including four on punt returns, is the most by any non-quarterback in the NFL this season, according to ESPN Stats Information.
Defensive back Keisian Nixon replaced Rodgers on punt returns against the Cowboys and could continue in that role Thursday night against the Tennessee Titans.
Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst gave the Titans a fourth-round pick in 2021 to draft Rodgers in the third round (No. 85). ‘ roster, and that’s 2019 third round pick Jess Sternberger (No. 75 overall).
Rodgers averaged 8.3 yards per punt return this season and had just four catches for 50 yards as a receiver.
“I really like Amari Rodgers,” Packers special teams coach Rich Bisaccia said Monday. “Jersey number 8 has put himself in and put us in some bad situations. So you have to train the player first, and then train the player. When those situations come we have to go through both those things. So for now, we’re evaluating the situation, and we’ll see how it goes Thursday night.”
Salary
Amari Rodgers’ salary is $660,000, including a $230,890 signing bonus.
Amari Rodgers currently plays the position WR for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League, the senior football league in the United States.
| Year | Basic Salary | Sign Bonus | Total Salary |
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| 2024 | $1,328,168 | – | $1,328,168 |
| 2023 | $1,105,445 | – | $1,105,445 |
| 2022 | $882,723 | – | $882,723 |
| 2021 | $660,000 | $923,560 | $1,583,560 |
Released
The Packers also released 2021 seventh-round pick Kylin Hill, who played two games this season after returning from a torn ACL last year.
Unlike Rodgers, who coach Matt LaFleur said was released solely due to lack of production but not lack of effort, the move with Hill fell into a different category.
“I realize he’s in a loaded [running backs] room, but regardless of your role — no matter how big or small — we expect guys to come to work and just be supportive and do that.” Will give my best to the role.” potential,” Lafleur said. “When you don’t do it, that’s what happens.”
The Packers re-signed running back Patrick Taylor to replace Hill. Taylor has bounced between the practice squad and the roster this season.
The Packers designated receiver Randall Cobb to return to practice, and the team has until Thursday to activate him from injured reserve to play against the Titans on Sunday.
Highlights
The Green Bay Packers traded seven spots in the third round to take Clemson wide receiver Amari Rodgers at No. 85 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Three-time All-ACC selection Rodgers had 181 catches, 2,144 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns in 55 games and 37 starts at Clemson. He got off to a big start in 2020, catching an ACC-best 77 passes for 1,020 receiving yards and seven scores on his way to becoming a Biletnikoff Award semi-finalist.
Rodgers ranked Clemson sixth in school history in catches and 12th in receiving yards.
His 77 catches in 2020 were the eighth-most in a season in school history, and his 1,000-yard receiving season was just the 12th in Clemson history.
Texans now have added WR Amari Rodgers and RB Eno Benjamin on back-to-back days. https://t.co/KHuzGqCdxS
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 16, 2022
