Danny

Aiken

This news comes just one day after the Packers announced they were reshuffling their offensive line with Evan Dietrich-Smith replacing Jeff Saturday at center. If Barclay is unable to go, the Packers may need to swing T.J. Lang back to tackle, Dietrich-Smith back to guard and Saturday back to center. With Barclay at tackle, the Packers have rushed for 152, 140 and 113 yards in three division wins.

Aiken was scheduled to be a restricted free agent but is likely returning at the fourth-year veteran’s minimum. He hasn’t missed a game in three seasons.

Washington signed Brian de la Puente earlier in the week after placing Kory Lichtensteiger on injured reserve-designated to return, but de la Puente is not ready to start. LeRibeus was not guaranteed to make the final roster out of training camp, and he has been a disaster in four appearances this season. De la Puente should replace him when he gets up to speed.

Rob Ninkovich is now the only long snapper on the Patriots’ 53-man roster. A move will likely be made some time in the next 48 hours.

Aiken was waived on Saturday as the Patriots did some roster maneuvering. He’s now back for his fourth season as the team’s long snapper.

Aiken will take the place of James Dearth, who was released Sunday. The Pats are still trying to find a long snapper after losing Lonnie Paxton two years ago to the Broncos.