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Cheesehead
Posted: Feb. 19, 2007
Veteran tight end Donald Lee has decided to cast his lot with the Green Bay Packers for another season despite being a forgotten man last season.
Lee, who is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent March 2, agreed to a one-year deal, according to his agent, Cary Fabrikant. The deal includes a $595,000 minimum base salary and a modest signing bonus.
Picked up early during the 2005 season, Lee showed some pass-catching ability and appeared as if he might be a factor last season. But with the emergence of David Martin as the primary receiving tight end, Lee's role was reduced and he caught just 10 passes for 150 yards.
The 6-foot-4, 248-pound Lee caught 33 passes for 294 yards and two touchdowns in '06, but the coaches put more of an emphasis on blocking and Lee was hardly used in the passing game.
Martin, who outperformed starter Bubba Franks, is an unrestricted free agent who might be headed for the open market. The Packers have been unable to sign him to a deal since the season ended.
- Tom Silverstein
Veteran tight end Donald Lee has decided to cast his lot with the Green Bay Packers for another season despite being a forgotten man last season.
Lee, who is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent March 2, agreed to a one-year deal, according to his agent, Cary Fabrikant. The deal includes a $595,000 minimum base salary and a modest signing bonus.
Picked up early during the 2005 season, Lee showed some pass-catching ability and appeared as if he might be a factor last season. But with the emergence of David Martin as the primary receiving tight end, Lee's role was reduced and he caught just 10 passes for 150 yards.
The 6-foot-4, 248-pound Lee caught 33 passes for 294 yards and two touchdowns in '06, but the coaches put more of an emphasis on blocking and Lee was hardly used in the passing game.
Martin, who outperformed starter Bubba Franks, is an unrestricted free agent who might be headed for the open market. The Packers have been unable to sign him to a deal since the season ended.
- Tom Silverstein
