REPORT: Packers bringing back QB Blake Bortles

This is a 2021 photo of Blake Bortles of the Green Bay Packers NFL football team. This image reflects the Green Bay Packers active roster as of Monday, June 7, 2021 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)

by: Kyle Malzhan

Posted: Nov 3, 2021 / 12:42 PM CDT

Updated: Nov 3, 2021 / 12:42 PM CDT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The Green Bay Packers are reportedly bringing back quarterback Blake Bortles.

ESPN is reporting that Bortles is on his way to Green Bay right now with the expectation to sign to the Packers practice squad and be eligible for the team’s 53-man roster on Sunday as the Packers face the Chiefs.

With reports coming out that Aaron Rodgers has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be out for Sunday’s game, this ensures depth for Green Bay.

Veteran QB Blake Bortles is flying to Green Bay with the expectation he will sign to the Packers’ practice squad and be eligible for the 53-man roster Sunday, per source. Bortles was on the Packers’ roster this summer until Aaron Rodgers reported.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 3, 2021