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    Kennard Backman

    KennardBackman

    • Tight End
    • Birthdate
      2/26/1993
    • College
      UAB
    • Draft Info
      2015: Rd 6, Pk 213 (GB)
    • Birthplace
      Atlanta, GA
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      • Bob Quinn: Draft could dictate decision on Eric Ebron's option
        • 9Y
        • Michael Rothstein
        Bob Quinn: Draft could dictate decision on Eric Ebron's option
        • Could the Lions really take a first-round tight end with David Njoku?
          • 9Y
          • Michael Rothstein
          Could the Lions really take a first-round tight end with David Njoku?
          • Lions could overhaul tight end; Martellus Bennett a potential fit?
            • 9Y
            • Michael Rothstein
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            • Lerentee McCray trade to Bills helps Packers cut roster to 75
              • 10Y
              • Rob Demovsky
              Lerentee McCray
              • Packers waive TE Kennard Backman; John Crockett's injury could settle RB depth chart
                • 10Y
                • Rob Demovsky
                Packers waive TE Kennard Backman; John Crockett's injury could settle RB depth chart
                • Packers, fantasy owners should expect production from tight end Jared Cook
                  • 10Y
                  • Rob Demovsky
                  Jared Cook
                  • Smaller Eddie Lacy shows up big in brief stint in Packers' preseason opener
                    • 10Y
                    • Rob Demovsky
                    Smaller Eddie Lacy shows up big in brief stint in Packers' preseason opener
                    • Packers hope Jared Cook adds a Jermichael Finley-like dimension
                      • 10Y
                      • Rob Demovsky
                      Jared Cook
                      • Packers' 53-man roster projection does not include seven receivers
                        • 10Y
                        • Rob Demovsky
                        Packers' 53-man roster projection does not include seven receivers
                        • Seven could be the magic number for Packers' receivers as OTAs open
                          • 10Y
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