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What the hell is going on in Green Bay??
Green Bay - The Packers have traded for Jacksonville Jaguars safety Anthony Smith -- the same player Green Bay cut before the 2009 season opener -- a source told the Journal Sentinel.
It is not know at this time what the Packers sent to the Jaguars in exchange for Smith.
It's a little puzzling the Packers acquired a safety, since former starter Atari Bigby (ankle) is eligible to come off the physically unable perform list on Monday.
But a source said the Packers fell cornerback Al Harris (knee) will be able to return this week, but Bigby may take longer to begin practicing.
Running back James Starks (hamstring) is also eligible to come off PUP.
When Smith, the former Pittsburgh Steeler, was cut in 2009, it was not a move greeted warmly by several players, including Charles Woodson.
According to sources, defensive coordinator Dom Capers and safeties coach Darren Perry wanted to keep Smith because he knew the defensive system. But general manager Ted Thompson kept former draft pick Aaron Rouse instead. Rouse was waived by the Packers during the '09 season.
Smith was picked up the St. Louis Rams, who later waived him. The Packers put in a claim for Smith at that time, but he was awarded to the Jaguars because their record was worse than the Packers.
Smith has started three games this season for the Jaguars this season and has 15 tackles and one interception.
The Jaguars play on Monday night, so Smith will be getting a bye week of sorts.
The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday.
It is not know at this time what the Packers sent to the Jaguars in exchange for Smith.
It's a little puzzling the Packers acquired a safety, since former starter Atari Bigby (ankle) is eligible to come off the physically unable perform list on Monday.
But a source said the Packers fell cornerback Al Harris (knee) will be able to return this week, but Bigby may take longer to begin practicing.
Running back James Starks (hamstring) is also eligible to come off PUP.
When Smith, the former Pittsburgh Steeler, was cut in 2009, it was not a move greeted warmly by several players, including Charles Woodson.
According to sources, defensive coordinator Dom Capers and safeties coach Darren Perry wanted to keep Smith because he knew the defensive system. But general manager Ted Thompson kept former draft pick Aaron Rouse instead. Rouse was waived by the Packers during the '09 season.
Smith was picked up the St. Louis Rams, who later waived him. The Packers put in a claim for Smith at that time, but he was awarded to the Jaguars because their record was worse than the Packers.
Smith has started three games this season for the Jaguars this season and has 15 tackles and one interception.
The Jaguars play on Monday night, so Smith will be getting a bye week of sorts.
The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday.
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