Former Vols standout unexpectedly makes Packers' 53-man roster
Former Tennessee Vols defensive back Micah Abernathy was playing in the USFL just a few months ago and now he's set to enter the season as a member of the Green Bay Packers' 53-man roster. Abernathy, who was signed by Green Bay on August 10, survived final roster cuts on Tuesday. When Abernathy signed, I […]
Former Tennessee Vols defensive back Micah Abernathy was playing in the USFL just a few months ago and now he's set to enter the season as a member of the Green Bay Packers' 53-man roster.
Abernathy, who was signed by Green Bay on August 10, survived final roster cuts on Tuesday.
When Abernathy signed, I assumed he'd just be a "camp body" for Green Bay. That's nothing against Abernathy's abilities, but he's spent his first few seasons in the NFL on various practice squads (Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Indianapolis Colts). Those players usually don't make 53-man rosters in year four of their careers.
Abernathy will most likely serve as a depth option for the Packers. But it still says a lot about his play that he was able to make such a massive impression in less than three weeks.
The former Vol, by the way, played at Tennessee from 2015 to 2018. He started 30 games during his four seasons in Knoxville, including every game during his final two seasons.
Starting SEC experience is valued by NFL teams. That could certainly be one of the reasons why the Packers chose to keep Abernathy on the 53-man roster.
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