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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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Dec 20, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Brandon LaFell (19) runs the ball against the Tennessee Titans in the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Titans 33-16. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Brandon LaFell (19) runs the ball against the Tennessee Titans in the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Titans 33-16. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

WR Brandon LaFell, New England Patriots

In a somewhat surprising move, the New England Patriots cut ties with Brandon LaFell. LaFell battled a nagging foot injury in 2015 which led to a down year of 515 receiving yards and no touchdowns. He missed five games.

LaFell might not be a star wideout, but he has proven to be a reliable pass-catcher when healthy. In 2014, LaFell caught 74 passes for 953 yards and seven touchdowns, and he played a key role in the Patriots’ road to Super Bowl triumph over the Seahawks.

At 6-foot-3, 210-pounds, LaFell has the size to be a boundary threat for Green Bay, something the offense severely lacked in 2015. Davante Adams struggled all year long and needs to prove he’s capable of becoming the player the Packers hoped for when drafting him in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft.

As he was released by the Patriots, signing him wouldn’t affect the Packers’ status for compensatory picks in 2017, which as we know is one of Ted Thompson’s keys to maintaining a strong, young roster built through the draft.

On a cheap, short-term deal, LaFell would be worth bringing to training camp.

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