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Can't-Miss Play: Penix Jr. flashes his cannon on 41-yard dime to Chris Blair Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. flashes his cannon on a 41-yard dime to Falcons wide receiver Chris Blair.
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Gets reserve/future deal from ATL The Falcons signed Blair to a reserve/future contract Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Impact Blair spent much of his first two professional seasons in the Packers organization before joining Atlanta in 2023. He was elevated from the team's practice squad for Week 12 against New Orleans and saw his first NFL action, logging nine snaps on offense and 10 on special teams without recording any stats. Blair will be able to compete for a roster spot during training camp this summer.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Waived by Packers Blair was waived by the Packers on Thursday, Zach Kruse of USA Today reports.
Impact Blair spent the 2021 season on the Packers' practice squad, and he returned to the team on a reserve/future contract in January. The 23-year-old went undrafted last year and hasn't yet made his regular-season debut in the NFL.
MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returning to Packers for 2022 The Packers signed Blair to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.
Impact The wide receiver spent the 2021 campaign as a member of the Packers' practice squad and he will now return to the organization for the 2022 season. Blair has yet to make his NFL debut after going undrafted in 2020.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Parts ways with Green Bay Blair was waived by the Packers on Wednesday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.
Impact Blair signed a reserve/future contract with Green Bay in January but was unable to earn a spot on the season-opening roster. The 2020 UDFA out of Alcorn State has yet to make his NFL debut.
AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Packers place receiver Devin Funchess on injured reserve
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Devin Funchess has gone on injured reserve after hurting his hamstring in a joint practice with the New York Jets last weekAUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Packers' surplus of receivers creates plenty of competition
Green Bay Packers wideout Davante Adams says the addition of veteran Randall Cobb has made it easier to provide leadership to the team’s younger receiversAUGUST 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands future deal Blair signed a reserve/future contract with the Packers on Friday.
Impact Blair didn't play during the 2020 season as an undrafted rookie out of Alcorn State -- the same stomping grounds as Donald Driver. The 22-year-old was quite impressive during his final year in college, posting 44 receptions for 931 yards (21.2 yards per reception) and seven touchdowns. He'll vie for a depth role in 2021.
JANUARY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
