The Green Bay Packers signed one of the best players in the CFL to a futures deal.
The team announced the signing of receiver and CFL all-star Reggie Begelton (6-0, 200) to a deal that will ensure he’s on the Packers’ 90-man roster this coming offseason.
Fullback Elijah Wellman (6-1, 241) also signed a futures deal with the Packers.
Begelton, the all-time leading receiver at Lamar University, caught 102 passes for 1,444 yards and 10 touchdowns for the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL in 2019. He finished second in the league in receptions and third in receiving yards and touchdowns.
Begelton was one of 27 CFL all-stars and a unanimous selection as the team’s MVP this past season.
The Stampeders released Begelton from his CFL contract so he could pursue NFL opportunities. He worked out for several teams but decided to sign with the Packers.
Begelton, who turns 27 in August, will join an evolving receiver group that could feature several additions this coming offseason.
Wellman is an undrafted free agent from West Virginia. He spent time with the Washington Redskins during the offseasons in 2018 and 2019.
First off, all the Glory to God 🙏🏽. Second, Green Bay is that you? Yes! Yes it is. You Cheesehead lovers. I’m happy to be apart of the family moving forward. #GoPackGo #blessed #cheesehead #packers pic.twitter.com/Q7P3cBSNqF
— Reggie Begelton (@LUcrew_Frenchy) January 6, 2020