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Tue Sep 1 201518:13Blanchard released by Packers on Tuesday
Blanchard was released by the Packers on Tuesday.
Blanchard faced long odds of making the roster in Green Bay, and this confirms that he will not open the season on the Packers' roster. He could hook on with another team before Week 1, but he is likely looking at a third-string job at best.
Wed Apr 15 201513:36The Packers have signed Blanchard
The Packers have signed Blanchard, ESPN's Rob Demovsky reports.
Blanchard joins the Packers' depth QB mix, but at this stage of the offseason he slots in as the team's No. 3 option at the position, behind starter Aaron Rodgers and top backup, Scott Tolzien.
Tue Aug 27 201313:18Matt Blanchard waived with injury settlement
Bears waived QB Matt Blanchard with an injury settlement.
Blanchard fractured a knuckle on his non-throwing hand in the second preseason game. He did have a shot to stick on the practice squad prior to the injury. The Bears have since signed Trent Edwards as their No. 3 quarterback.
Source: Brad Biggs on Twitter
Fri Aug 16 201312:43Matt Blanchard has fractured knuckle
Bears third-string QB Matt Blanchard has been diagnosed with a fractured knuckle.
Source: ESPN Chicago