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Green Bay Packers: Ten free agents worth looking at

By Freddie Boston

Sep 13, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers tight end Ladarius Green (89) runs in to the end zone for a touchdown during the second half the game against the Detroit Lions at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers tight end Ladarius Green (89) runs in to the end zone for a touchdown during the second half the game against the Detroit Lions at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 13, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) runs after a catch and is tackled by Buffalo Bills strong safety Bacarri Rambo (30) during the first quarter at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) runs after a catch and is tackled by Buffalo Bills strong safety Bacarri Rambo (30) during the first quarter at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /

TE Dwayne Allen, Indianapolis Colts

Dwayne Allen isn’t a household name, but he has the potential to become a reliable pass-catching tight end in the right offense. Allen was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft, but has yet to live up to expectations.

After an encouraging 521-yard, three-touchdown season as a rookie, Allen has failed to surpass 395 receiving yards since. But that’s not to say he can’t flourish at a new team. The Packers would be able to utilize his pass-catching ability, something they have lacked from their tight ends.

Kyle Engman of our friends at NFL Spin Zone believes the Packers should target Allen:

"“It wouldn’t be out of the picture to offer Allen anywhere between $5-7 million per year. Allen has a very high ceiling if he reaches the right offense. If he was the feature tight end in an offense such as the Packers, he could very well reprise the role Jermichael Finley once had. One that could potentially put Allen into a Pro Bowl.”"

There are a number of talented tight ends set to hit free agency. Without many options in the draft, Allen could be an affordable option for the Pack.

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