Brandon Bostick Released by Packers: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

After spending three seasons with the Green Bay Packers, tight end Brandon Bostick confirmed Monday that he's been released by the team. Wednesday, he was claimed off waivers by the Vikings. 

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Bostick Signs with Vikings

Wednesday, Feb. 18

The Vikings have claimed Bostick off waivers, confirmed the team. The tight end tweeted about the news:

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Bostick Released by Packers

Monday, Feb. 16

Bostick tweeted the news:

Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com confirmed that Bostick had been released.

Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel had more on the financial implications of the move:

Bostick, who will tragically be remembered by most in Green Bay for mishandling a fourth-quarter onside kick in this year's NFC Championship Game against the Seattle Seahawks, finished his Packers career with nine receptions for 123 yards and two touchdowns.

Generally an in-line blocker and special teams player, Bostick will be looking to start over with a new team and likely distance himself from that unfortunate gaffe in January. While Bostick might not be much of an asset in the passing game, he can still fill a role for an NFL team.

As for the Packers, tight end is a pretty major need and one they will likely address either through free agency or in the draft. They might also give youngster Richard Rodgers a chance to prove he can be the man for the team at the position.