The Green Bay Packers elevated fullback Andrew Beck from the practice squad to the gameday roster for Week 6. The move was announced Saturday, making Beck available for Matt LaFleur and the Packers for the Sunday’s showdown with the Arizona Cardinals.
Beck has been elevated during each of the last two weeks. The veteran played three snaps on offense and five on special teams during the Packers’ win over the Los Angeles Rams last week.
The Packers list Beck as a fullback, but he can play snaps as a move tight end if necessary. Luke Musgrave went on injured reserve on Friday, and while the Packers replaced him on the roster with John FitzPatrick, it’s unlikely he’ll be able to fit into a role right away. Beck was used as a blocker on three plays last week.
Beck has played in 67 career games. He has 25 catches for 214 yards and three touchdowns, including career-highs of 13 catches and two touchdown catches last season over 15 games with the Houston Texans. The Packers signed Beck to the practice squad on Aug. 30.
The Packers did not elevate a cornerback, suggesting Jaire Alexander (questionable, groin) is good to go for Sunday. Robert Rochell had been up — either via elevation or signing — during each of the last three weeks.
All teams are allowed to elevate up to two players from the practice squad each week. An individual player can only be elevated from the practice squad three times per season, so Beck has one elevation left. On Monday, Beck will revert to the practice squad.
Elevations by week
Week 1: RB Ellis Merriweather
Week 2: QB Sean Clifford
Week 3: QB Sean Clifford, CB Robert Rochell
Week 4: CB Robert Rochell, CB Kamal Hadden
Week 5: FB Andrew Beck
Week 6: FB Andrew Beck