Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports that the Packers have no plans to release veteran TE Andrew Quarless even after he was recently arrested for for firing a gun twice into the air.
A Packers spokesperson told reporters that they were “aware of the matter involving Andrew Quarless and are in the process of gathering more information. We will withhold further comment.”
It’s worth mentioning that Quarless is subject to discipline from the NFL under their personal conduct policy. There’s a chance that Quarless could end up on the Commissioner Exempt List if formal charges are filed.
Quarless, 26, still has one year remaining on his Signed a two-year, $3 million contract, which includes a base salary of $1.3 million to go along with a $200,000 roster bonus and a $75,000 workout bonus.
There had been talk that Quarless could be cut loose following this incident, but it appears as though the Packers are willing to give him another shot.
In 2014, Quarless appeared in all 16 games for the Packers and caught 29 passes for 323 yards receiving and three touchdowns.
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