Tavon Austin (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
The Packers are reportedly signing Tavon Austin.
Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the Green Bay Packers are expected to sign veteran wide receiver Tavon Austin.
He would most likely be brought in for kick/punt return duties but could also see time on the field as a gadget player.
This signing is big for a few different reasons, of which I will outline.
Reason #1: Austin adds depth at both receiver and returner
With the injury issues with Tyler Ervin and the lack of explosiveness from the wide receivers not named Davante Adams or Allen Lazard, the Austin signing definitely helps the return game as a whole.