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Speedy Rico Gafford gets opportunity at kick returner for Packers

When the Green Bay Packers lined up for kickoff return during Friday’s practice, it wasn’t Amari Rodgers, Randall Cobb or Romeo Doubs leading the group of returners.

It was receiver-turned-cornerback Rico Gafford, according to Bill Huber of SI.com.

Maybe the speedy former Raider can give Rich Bisaccia’s special teams a jolt in the return game.

Gafford, who switched from cornerback to receiver while with the Raiders, moved back to cornerback at the request of Packers coach Matt LaFleur, who believed playing defense would give Gafford the best chance of making the 53-man roster.