WR Martin signs

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

WR Martin signs, Day 2 of meetings underway

PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Receiver Ruvell Martin signed his exclusive-rights contract, according to the transaction file that is sent out to each team.

The Packers haven't announced the signing but it was a forgone conclusion that Martin would return. He doesn't have enough NFL tenure to qualify for free agency.

Day two of the NFL annual owners meetings is underway here at The Breakers hotel. It's not expected to be as busy as yesterday, but check back for updates throughout the day.

Also, I'll be doing a chat from down here throughout the day -- I've already started to answer a few questions -- so if you have anything you'd like to know feel free to submit a question.

-- Rob Demovsky, rdemovsk@greenbaypressgazette.com

[Bretsky]

Ballparks favorite Martin.

Would not surprise me if Ruvell or KRob get let go this year

[BallHawk]

I like Ruvell Martin.

[Bretsky]

I like Ruvell Martin.

Will you cheer for him if he gets castaway and goes and signs with the Vikings as Packer castoffs often do ??

[packers11]

Ballparks favorite Martin.

Would not surprise me if Ruvell or KRob get let go this year

Krob won't be released... He was a solid #4/5 receiver and was a reliable KR...

[Scott Campbell]

He was a solid #4/5 receiver and was a reliable KR...

I agree with that part. And I also think that by definition those are the guys most subject to roster turnover - especially at his age.

[RashanGary]

If a WR is drafted, there is going to be very stiff competition for that 5th WR spot. I think it's going to be tough for 6 WR's to make the roster with the likely 6 LB's this year and 3rd QB.

[BallHawk]

I like Ruvell Martin.

Will you cheer for him if he gets castaway and goes and signs with the Vikings as Packer castoffs often do ??

Yes.

[Bretsky]

Wait, did we really sign this yahoo, or is this just an April Fool's Joke ???

[BallHawk]

Wait, did we really sign this yahoo, or is this just an April Fool's Joke ???

If there was an April Fool's Signing joke I think Taco Wallace would be more of an apt choice.

[Bretsky]

Wait, did we really sign this yahoo, or is this just an April Fool's Joke ???

If there was an April Fool's Signing joke I think Taco Wallace would be more of an apt choice.

Somebody should have wrote a story about Favre changing his mind and created a fake URL for everybody to click on from foxsports. That would have been classic.

[texaspackerbacker]

You guys haven't heard? Ruvell is learning to longsnap.






























OK, OK, April fools ........... It is a good idea, though.

[Joemailman]

You guys haven't heard? Ruvell is learning to longsnap.

He's already the backup holder for place kicks. He'll need to be really quick.

[SnakeLH2006]

Pheww...I was getting worried our 6th string WR was gonna get away...

It's his job till training camp when we have 2 rookies competing for his job. Nice guy though.

[pittstang5]

I like Martin, but with the potential of TT drafting at least one WR in the upcoming draft and the roster pretty packed already at the WR position....he might be on the way out. Nothing against him, but Martin doesn't bring much "extra" to the table. I don't think he plays special teams and if he does, he isn't noticeable. He doesn't return kickoffs or punts.

I smell a potential trade here, problem is - everyone will know that the Packers might be releasing him at the end of TC.