Packers were hoping to get rookie tight end Colt Lyerla some playing time this preseason, but now his season has been cut short.
Packers announced Lyerla has been diagnosed with a torn MCL and PCL in his right knee.
Lyerla is an undrafted rookie out of Oregon. While he had a decent freshman and sophomore season for the Ducks, he ran into trouble during his junior year and later quit the team.
Lyerla has been described as having ability on the level of Jimmy Graham or Rob Gronkowski, but with this injury he will not get to show that talent this season. He will be relegated to injured reserve.
Brandon Bostick and rookie Richard Rodgers will take over as pass-catching tight ends, with Andrew Quarless and Ryan Taylor taking over as the blockers.
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