Green Bay Packers
Evan Dietrich-Smith - #62 - C
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 308 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/19/1986 |
| Birthplace | Salinas, CA |
| College | Idaho State |
| Years played | 4 |
Bulaga's injury hurts Packers big-time
Of all the Packers' season-ending injuries so far this season, the latest one suffered by ORT Bryan Bulaga is considered the most devastating.
Injuries taking toll on Packers' O-line
If the Packers are to remain perfect in the standings, it appears they will have to do so with a far-from-perfect situation on their offensive line.
Packers sign OL Smith, put OL Newhouse on I.R.
The Packers announced Friday morning that they have signed C-OG Evan Dietrich-Smith and placed OG-OT Marshall Newhouse on injured reserve.
Bills trade RB Lynch to Seahawks
The Bills have agreed to trade RB Marshawn Lynch to the Seahawks for a 2011 fourth-round draft choice and a conditional choice in 2012, according to Fox Sports. To make room for Lynch, Seattle released veteran RB Julius Jones.
PLAYER NEWS
Dietrich-Smith is expected to make his first NFL start on Sunday.|||||||
Coach Mike McCarthy has decided to take Jeff Saturday, a 14-year veteran in his first season with the Packers, out of the starting lineup at center and replace him with Dietrich-Smith with two games left in the regular season. Dietrich-Smith, 26, a third-year player, is 11 years younger than Saturday and has started only seven games as a pro. This would be Dietrich-Smith's first NFL start at center.
