The Green Bay Packers elevated fullback Andrew Beck from the practice squad to the gameday roster for Week 7. The move was announced Saturday, making Beck available for Matt LaFleur and the Packers for the Sunday’s showdown with the Houston Texans.
Beck has been a gameday elevation each of the last three weeks for the Packers. The former Texan has played 10 snaps on offense and 10 on special teams.
Once again, it appears Beck will play a role behind tight ends Tucker Kraft and Ben Sims, suggesting John FitzPatrick — who was acquired late last week — isn’t ready to contribute in a meaningful way. Luke Musgrave is on injured reserve.
Beck, now in his sixth season, has played in 68 career games. Last season, he caught 11 passes for 55 yards, rushed five times for three yards and scored three total touchdowns while appearing in 15 total games for the Texans.
The Packers didn’t elevate a receiver, possibly a good sign for Dontayvion Wicks, who is questionable with a shoulder injury. The Packers also didn’t activate Jonathan Ford from injured reserve, so Colby Wooden — who is also questionable — might also be good to go for Sunday.
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 is out of elevations. On Monday, Beck will revert to the practice squad. He would need to be signed to the 53-man roster to play for the Packers again this season.
The Packers have elevated at least one player during each of the first seven weeks in 2024.
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
Week 7: FB Andrew Beck
