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Could be stuck in backup role Sternberger may not begin the season as Green Bay's No. 1 tight end job, with Robert Tonyan emerging as an option to serve as the Packers' top pass catcher at the position, Matt Sc...

Impact A 2019 third-round pick, Sternberger barely played as rookie before scoring a touchdown in the playoffs. He looked like a dark-horse breakout candidate earlier this summer, but a stint on the reserve/COVID-19 list kept him away from the Packers for the first two and half weeks of August, and he apparently hasn't made a strong impression since returning. This doesn't mean Tonyan will handle the pass-catching role all season, but it's at least a possibility for Week 1 at Minnesota.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Abram, Simmons among 2nd-year players poised for breakouts

Johnathan Abram’s physical play and loud talking made him a player Jon Gruden felt would be a tone-setter for the Raiders defense last season

AUGUST 24, 2020 • Associated Press

Returns to practice Sternberger was removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list for Monday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact The second-year pro was placed on the list at the end of July, missing nearly three weeks of team activities. Even so, Sternberger is the favorite to operate as Green Bay's top pass catcher at tight end, potentially replacing Jimmy Graham. The 2019 third-round pick barely played as a rookie, but he did have 39 offensive snaps and a TD reception in two playoff games.

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Packers remain confident in receiving group without Funchess

Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst says Devin Funchess’ decision to opt out for this season isn’t necessarily causing the Packers to get more aggressive in seeking help at t...

AUGUST 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Packers put Crosby, two others on COVID-19 reserve list

The Green Bay Packers have placed veteran kicker Mason Crosby, tight end Jace Sternberger and defensive tackle Trevyon Hester on their COVID-19 reserve list

JULY 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Packers need a big year out of Jace Sternberger for Aaron Rodgers Young tiger end Jace Sternberger needs to have a breakout campaign for the Packers in 2020. This offseason, everyone assumed the Green Bay P...

JULY 18, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Packers need Jace Sternberger to step up in 2020 The Green Bay Packers need Jace Sternberger to step up in 2020. Like last year, tight end is a position of concern for the Packers in 2020....

MARCH 30, 2020 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM