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Written by Bill Jordan
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Wednesday, 02 April 2008 13:09 |
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 The Green Bay Packers picked up a weapon for Aaron Rogers as they signed wide receiver Ruvell Martin to a one-year contract worth $445,000.
Martin was a contributor last season, as reported by SI.com: The signing was first reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on its Web site. The Packers do not announce routine transactions, and Martin was expected to return as he was not eligible to negotiate with another team. Martin, who will become a restricted free agent after the 2008 season, played in 15 games and made 16 catches for 242 yards and four touchdowns among a group of receivers that included Pro Bowler Donald Driver, Greg Jennings, James Jones and Koren Robinson. After being a four-year starter at Division II Saginaw Valley State, Martin was signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Diego Chargers, but failed to catch on there despite two training camps and a stint in NFL Europa.
Martin is the largest of any of the Packers’ receivers and had the best game of his career against the Minnesota Vikings last season when he caught two touchdown passes. For more news mentioning the Packers reported by the Biz of Football check here. More recent news from around the league can be found here.
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Posted by Business of Sports staff member and Biz of Football Editor of Content Bill Jordan. (Visit the Biz of Basketball Author's Page for contact details)
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