The Green Bay Packers moved linebacker Andrew Beck from the practice squad to the gameday squad in Week 7. The move was announced Saturday, making Beck available to Matt LaFleur and the Packers for Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans.
Beck has led the Packers in every game over the last three weeks. The former Texan played 10 snaps on offense and 10 on special teams.
Once again, it appears that Beck will play a role behind Tucker Kraft and Ben Sims, which suggests that John FitzPatrick – acquired overdue last week – is not ready to make a significant contribution. Luke Musgrave is on injured reserve.
Beck, now entering his sixth season, has played in 68 career games. Last season, he caught 11 passes for 55 yards, rushed five times for three yards and scored three total touchdowns while appearing in a total of 15 games for the Texans.
The Packers didn’t upgrade a receiver, which could be a good sign for Dontayvion Wicks, who is questionable with a shoulder injury. The Packers also did not activate Jonathan Ford from injured reserve, so Colby Wooden – who is also questionable – could also be good for Sunday.
Each team may designate a maximum of two players from the practice squad each week. An individual player can only be promoted from the practice squad three times per season, so Beck is not eligible for promotions. Beck will return to the practice squad on Monday. To play for the Packers again this season, he would have to make the 53-man roster.
The Packers have promoted at least one player in each of the first seven weeks of 2024.
Increases by week
Week 1: RB Ellis Merriweather
Week 2: QB Sean Clifford
Week 3: QB Sean Clifford, CB Robert Rochell
Week 4: CB Robert Rochell, CB Kamal Hadden
Week 5: FB Andrew Beck
Week 6: FB Andrew Beck
Week 7: FB Andrew Beck
