The Green Bay Packers showed interest Monday in a former Delaware Blue Hens stand-out wide receiver. The Packers worked out six players following their Week 2 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
The Packers are trying to better their roster before their Week 3 game against the 2-0 New Orleans Saints. They seem to be in the market for help at running back, cornerback, and wide receiver.
The Green Bay Packers work out a wide receiver
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According to Aaron Wilson with KPRC, the Packers worked out Thyrick Pitts.
#Packers worked out Rachad Wildgoose, Cameron Brown, Delonte Hood, Jerrion Ealy, Ellis Merriweather, Thyrick Pitts
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 18, 2023
Pitts earned All-CAA First Team honors during his time at Delaware. According to the New England Patriots website, Pitts was initially signed by the Chicago Bears as a UDFA before joining the Patriots this summer:
Pitts, 24, was originally signed by Chicago as a rookie free agent from Delaware on May 5, 2023. The 6-foot-1, 201-pounder, was released by Chicago on July 31, 2023. He played in 48 games during his college career and finished with 172 receptions for 2,429 yards and 23 touchdowns.
Last season, Pitts played in 13 games and finished the year with 57 receptions for 631 yards and 10 touchdowns.
The Packers have not signed Pitts as of this publishing.
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