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Alex Green | Running Back

Team: Green Bay Packers
Age / DOB:  (24) / 6/23/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 225
College: Hawaii
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Alex Green started and finished OTAs as the Packers' No. 1 running back.
May and June depth-chart decisions are often made on experience. While we wouldn't completely give up hope of Green developing into a plus NFL contributor, there's little doubt he's a long shot to open the season as Green Bay's starter. Green remains in the mix of a five-way competition that also includes Eddie Lacy, DuJuan Harris, Johnathan Franklin, and James Starks. Jun 15 - 6:59 PM
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

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Alex Green - RB - Packers

Alex Green says he was never 100 percent last season after returning from his October 2011 ACL tear.

Green was worn down to the point that he was scratched for Green Bay's Divisional Round loss to the 49ers. "I came back, I got close to it, but once I got close, then I had a couple setbacks," Green said. "I was never really quite where I wanted to be, but I made great strides in the off-season. I'm definitely getting ready for this year." Perhaps as low as fourth on the depth chart, Green could be a candidate for trade or release in training camp.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
May 14 - 10:34 PM
Alex Green - RB - Packers

Per the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, RB Alex Green "remains mostly out of the mix" in the Packers' backfield.

Green is no threat to feature back DuJuan Harris or backup Ryan Grant. He's not hurt, but he's "worn down" thanks in part to last year's ACL reconstruction. The Journal-Sentinel says "the coaches feel he hasn't looked as explosive as earlier in the season."
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Jan 10 - 9:11 AM
Alex Green - RB - Packers

Packers OC Tom Clements insists RB Alex Green still has a role in the offense.

Green hasn't played a single snap the last two games. If he has a role, it's to be ready in case new starter DuJuan Harris goes down with an injury. With James Starks (knee) close to returning, Green could end up tumbling to fourth on the depth chart.
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
Jan 7 - 11:13 AM
Alex Green - RB - Packers

Alex Green confirmed that he was fully healthy after failing to play a single snap in Week 17.

"Everything was fine," Green said. "I got the same amount of snaps I usually get in practice. Nothing was different. I think they just wanted to go with the hot hand." The Packers are clearly intrigued by DuJuan Harris' skill-set, but this is perhaps the league's purest "hot hand" situation.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Mon, Dec 31, 2012 04:36:00 PM
Alex Green - RB - Packers

Alex Green didn't have a single carry in Week 17 at Minnesota.

Green was active, but we're not sure he even got a snap. The Packers promised to go with the hot hand in the backfield. Ryan Grant was the Week 16 star while DuJuan Harris took over on Sunday. Green appears to be the odd-man out entering the playoffs, though that could change at any time.
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 09:02:00 PM
Alex Green - RB - Packers

Alex Green (concussion) is listed as probable for Week 17 against the Vikings.

Green was a surprise inactive Sunday after he couldn't pass his final concussion test, but was a full participant in practice this week and has been cleared to return for the regular season finale. Green is expected to share early-down work in a committee with Ryan Grant and DuJuan Harris. The Packers need a win to clinch the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye in the playoffs.
Source: ESPN Milwaukee
Sat, Dec 29, 2012 09:46:00 PM
Alex Green - RB - Packers

Packers coach Mike McCarthy plans to utilize each of Alex Green, Ryan Grant and DuJuan Harris in Sunday's finale, but admits he'll go with the "hot hand" if one develops.

Green (concussion) is practicing in full this week. "We'll use the hot player, not playing favorites," McCarthy said. "(We'll) use hot hand, that's who will get the football." The "hot hand" will likely come down to Grant and Green. Grant rushed 20 times for 80 yards in Sunday's win. Grant might have a slightly better shot than Green at leading the Pack's committee, but neither will be a recommended fantasy option against the Vikings' stout run defense.
Related: Ryan Grant, DuJuan Harris
Source: Packers on Twitter
Wed, Dec 26, 2012 06:21:00 PM
Alex Green - RB - Packers

Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said Alex Green (concussion) will "definitely be available" for Week 17 versus the Vikings.

Green couldn't pass his final concussion test leading up to Week 16 against the Titans, which came as a surprise to the Packers, but he should be full-go for the regular season finale this week. Green will likely share early-down work with Ryan Grant while DuJuan Harris mixes in as Green Bay tries to secure a first-round bye for the playoffs.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Tue, Dec 25, 2012 02:08:00 PM
Alex Green - RB - Packers

Coach Mike McCarthy said he was surprised Alex Green (concussion) wasn't able to play in Sunday's win over the Titans.

Green's concussion wasn't even diagnosed until a couple days after the Week 15 win in Chicago. Signs point to him being ready for Week 17 as the Packers try to lock up the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye. Green projects to share the early-down work with Ryan Grant and perhaps DuJuan Harris.
Related: Ryan Grant
Source: Packers on Twitter
Mon, Dec 24, 2012 10:30:00 AM
Alex Green - RB - Packers

Alex Green (concussion) will not play on Sunday against the Titans, and Ryan Grant will get the start.

Green was listed as questionable on the injury report after not practicing at all during the week, but he will not give it a go. Grant will likely handle all of the early-down work, with DuJuan Harris working in on some passing downs, and John Kuhn getting goal-line and short-yardage opportunities. Grant is the best bet for fantasy production, but it's hard to like him as anything more than a low-end flex option.
Related: Ryan Grant
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 10:07:00 AM
Alex Green - RB - Packers

Alex Green (concussion) missed Packers practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Week 16 against the Titans.

Despite a full week of missed practices, the Packers haven't given up hope of Green facing Tennessee. Coach Mike McCarthy said Friday that Green still has one concussion test to pass in order to receive medical clearance. If Green misses the game, Green Bay's four-way running back committee would be reduced to three, likely led by Ryan Grant with DuJuan Harris in the pace-change role and John Kuhn siphoning short-yardage work. Grant would be the best Week 16 flex option of the bunch.
Source: Bob McGinn on Twitter
Fri, Dec 21, 2012 01:41:00 PM
Alex Green - RB - Packers

The Green Bay Press Gazette believes Alex Green's (concussion) chances of playing in Week 16 are "diminishing."

Green didn't practice on Wednesday or Thursday, and beat writer Pete Dougherty notes that players suffering from concussions often don't suit up for the week if they haven't practiced by Thursday. If Green were forced to miss, the Packers will use a trio of uninspiring backs Ryan Grant, DuJuan Harris, and John Kuhn against the Titans. Grant would likely lead the backfield in carries.
Related: Ryan Grant
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
Thu, Dec 20, 2012 08:28:00 PM
Alex Green - RB - Packers

Alex Green (concussion) did not practice Thursday.

The Packers are optimistic that Green will get cleared in time to play against the Titans, but he's running out of time. If he can't go, they'll have to turn to an ugly three-headed monster consisting of Ryan Grant, DuJuan Harris and John Kuhn.
Source: Pete Dougherty on Twitter
Thu, Dec 20, 2012 12:58:00 PM
Alex Green - RB - Packers

Updating an earlier item, Alex Green missed Wednesday's practice with a concussion.

However, coach Mike McCarthy is "encouraged" Green will be ready for Sunday's game against the Titans. The Packers would be down to an extremely shaky running back trio of DuJuan Harris, Ryan Grant and John Kuhn if Green couldn't go. McCarthy's words are obviously encouraging, but if you were planning on starting Green in your flex spot for the fantasy finals, you need to have a contingency plan ready.
Source: Packers on Twitter
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 02:13:00 PM