Hometown Broadcasting Sports Thursday 10/17/19
17 October 2019 Sports
The Packers did not practice on Wednesday as Head Coach Matt LaFleur let his team rest and recover in preparation for the Oakland Raiders coming to Lambeau Field this Sunday. LaFleur was asked about the status of star receiver Davante Adams on Wednesday afternoon. The Packers head coach said there is no update on Adams’ turf toe injury. The Packers receiver has missed the past two games due to the injury. In Adams’ absence, Rodgers has thrown to nine different targets in each of the past two games. Undrafted receiver Allen Lazard led the Packers with four receptions and 65 receiving yards and a touchdown against the Lions on Monday night.
Green Bay will host their fifth home game in the last six contests. The 3-2 Raiders have won two straight games and are coming off their bye week.
The Packers announced a number of rosters moves on Monday. The team signed veteran receiver Ryan Grant. Grant, not to be confused with former Packers running back Ryan Grant, is in his sixth year in the NFL. Grant spent two games this season with the Raiders before being released. He previously was with the Indianapolis Colts (2018) and the Washington Redskins (2014-17). He has played in 80 games and his 123 career receptions for 1,333 yards and seven touchdowns. Rookie tight end Jace Sternberger has been designated for return from the injured reserve as of Monday, according to the NFL Transaction Wire. Sternberger injured his ankle during training camp. He will now have two weeks to practice before he can join the active roster.
The Packers have one remaining player available to designate for return off of IR. The team also added Missouri alum running back Damarea Crockett and cornerback Tremon Smith to their practice squad. The Packers also released running back Tra Carson
Smith, who was released last Monday, rejoins the team. The Packers released tight end Ethan Wolf to make room for the additions on the practice squad.
College Soccer
Ripon College 2, Finlandia University 0. Braden Kobus and Charles Schults scored goals in the first period for the Red Hawks.
The ALCS game between the Yankees and the Astros in New York was postponed last night because of heavy rains. Tonight, Zack Greinke starts for the Astros and the Yankees Masahiro Tanaka. Houston leads 2-1 in the best of seven game series.
In Thursday Night Football, Kansas City plays at Denver. The Chiefs have lost two straight and are 4-2 on the season while the Broncos are 2-4.
The Milwaukee Bucks host the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight. The Bucks are 4-0 in the preseason.
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