Texans claim former Packers third-round pick Amari Rodgers off waivers

Former Green Bay Packer and former star wide receiver for the Clemson Tigers Amari Rodgers has found a new home in the NFL. According to the NFL’s waiver wire, the Houston Texans have picked up the former third-round pick off waivers following being released by the Packers.

Rodgers was selected by Green Bay with the No. 85 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. In his rookie year, last season, he struggled to create any on-the-field connection with the Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Last season Rodgers spent most of his time on special teams and had little to no impact on the offense. The former Clemson star recorded four receptions on eight targets for 45 yards. This season was almost a near-perfect reflection of last season’s receiving stats, with another four receptions on eight targets, but this time for 50 yards.

Rodgers’ release came shortly after having his fifth fumble of the season against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

With Rodgers heading to the Texans, he has an opportunity to join a young core and have more of an offensive impact. And he will have the opportunity to learn from speed vet receiver Brandin Cooks while in Houston.

Packers vs Titans Wednesday injury report

Did Not Practice – Packers: T David Bakhtiari (Knee – Questionable), LB De’Vondre Campbell (Knee – Out), WR Romeo Doubs (Ankle – Out), T Elgton Jenkins (Knee – Questionable)

Limited Participation – Packers: QB Aaron Rodgers (Thumb), CB Shemar Jean-Charles (Ankle – Doubtful), RB Aaron Jones (Shin), WR Allen Lazard (Shoulder), G Jon Runyan (Knee), LB Preston Smith (Shoulder/Groin)

Full Participation — Packers: CB Rasul Douglas (Calf), LB Kingsley Enagbare (Ankle), LB Krys Barnes (Concussion), K Mason Crosby (Back), WR Christian Watson (Ankle), DL Devonte Wyatt (Foot), CB Keisean Nixon (Calf)

Also of note for the Packers on the injury list were three players originally estimated as limited but were full participants on Wednesday. Rasul Douglas, Kingsley Enagbare and Keisean Nixon were all full participants and expected to be ready for Thursday night.