P.J.

Pope

P.J. Pope and Arliss Beach are most likely the odd men out with Vernand Morency and Brandon Jackson pretty secure. That would leave Noah Herron and seventh-round rookie DeShawn Wynn fighting for the third and final spot.

The extent of the injury was not revealed, but the Packers say it’s a sprain that could keep him out of action for a little while. Pope is battling Noah Herron, DeShawn Wynn, and Corey White for the No. 3 halfback job.

DeShawn Wynn and Brandon Jackson should both see a lot of work during the Packers’ exhibition opener Saturday at Pittsburgh. Pope was being given a look as a short-yardage back. This will hurt his chances of making the club.

Pope, who was released by the Packers, is recovering from a knee surgery, but is well enough to help in practice. The Bears released WR David Ball to make room for him.

The team could consider stashing Pope on season-ending injured reserve.

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel says Pope has an outside chance for the starting tailback job because of the lackluster competition in Green Bay. Pope remains a long shot to have fantasy value, but he’s worth monitoring this month.

Pope had been battling for the third spot, but wasn’t expected to be ready for some time after knee surgery. He was released with an injury settlement.

Both will miss the next two preseason games, which are considered the most important. Morency is currently atop the Packers’ depth chart , but probably won’t be ready for a full load when he returns. Brandon Jackson looks more likely to start in Week 1. Pope, a backup, is recovering from knee surgery.

He was replaced by former Notre Dame DL Chris Frome. Pope has shown promise in training camps for two straight offseasons with Green Bay and Chicago, but injuries have brought both of those seasons to a close.

Pope, something of a short-yardage prospect, tore his pectorals while on the Bears’ practice squad in November. He’s very unlikely to bump Garrett Wolfe off the roster this offseason and make the 2008 club.