“I’m just really confident in our protocols and our approach and how we handle things around here. Jared Veldheer (left) celebrates with Jonathan Taylor, who had just scored a touchdown, and Mark Glowinski during the Colts’ game against the Jaguars in Week 17. He also lined up next to Turner in Green Bay last year, when Turner served as the Packers' starting right guard for all 18 games (including playoffs). It’s a great credit to (director of security/risk management) Doug Collins and Flea (head athletic trainer Bryan Engel) just for all the work that they’ve put in and our guys for being disciplined and doing the right things.”. Veldheer has a very large frame so it is a big target for a good pass rusher to hit. Veldheer will be the first player in NFL history to play two postseason games for two playoff teams. Veldheer will be the first player in NFL history to play two postseason games for two playoff teams. Veldheer, an offensive tackle who played for the Colts on Sunday against the Bills, is signing with … The 33-year-old tackle was up to the task in helping keep the pocket clean for Aaron Rodgers in a 28-23 victory, two weeks after Veldheer finished the Packers' regular-season finale in Detroit after Bulaga exited with a concussion. Long time stud brought in started for Packers in playoff game vs Seattle last year. Even though I know they say 6 feet, they’re taking those extra risks and that extra precaution so when you do get into a situation like this with somebody like Jared, you have that distance in between and your little tracker thing isn’t going off and beeping because you’re too close to somebody.”. He is allowed to sign with GB because he was on the Colts' practice squad. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Veldheer started at left tackle for the Colts in their playoff loss Saturday at Buffalo and played some left tackle for the Arizona Cardinals in 2017. It was during this time that I started to realize that I may be good enough to play in the NFL and it became my goal. As it turns out, Jared Veldheer will not be making NFL history this weekend. Jared Veldheer. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 11, 2021 We’re going to focus on playing the L.A. Rams, we’re going to focus on doing the best job we can to prepare our guys to get ready to play, and that’s where our sole focus lies.”, “You know what, I slept pretty good last night,” coach Matt LaFleur said after Thursday’s practice. Veldheer stepped up on short notice during Green Bay's NFC Divisional game against Seattle last January after right tackle Bryan Bulaga came down with a stomach virus the night before the game. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Jared Veldheer provides valuable insurance, options for Packers. It was during this time that I started to realize that I may be good enough to play in the NFL and it became my goal. But the good news for the top-seeded Packers as they prepare for Saturday's NFC divisional-round playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams is that the standard contact tracing investigation did not deem any other players as close contacts, a source told ESPN. OT Jared Veldheer, who started for the Colts' on Saturday, is now signing with the Packers, per source. 5. NFL and PFF player stats for Green Bay Packers T Jared Veldheer on Pro Football Focus. According to the league’s transaction wire, the Packers placed offensive tackle Jared Veldheer on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. Veldheer was elevated for the Colts' Week 17 win over Jacksonville and their AFC Wild Card game against the Buffalo Bills, starting both games at left tackle in Castonzo's stead. Veldheer has started at both tackle positionsâ¦and once at center. Clubs cannot comment on a player’s medical situation, but being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list means Veldheer was either in close contact with a player who had COVID-19 or tested positive himself. Veldheer … A good sign that the Packers may not be further affected by Veldheer’s positive test is the fact that standard contact tracing didn’t deem any other players as close contacts. Veldheer started at left tackle for the Colts in their playoff loss Saturday at Buffalo and played some left tackle for the Arizona Cardinals in 2017.