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Archer

Archer projects as a mere camp arm behind Matthew Stafford and Shaun Hill. He’ll likely split third-string reps with Kellen Moore, who is squarely on the roster bubble. After starring locally at Wayne State, Burrell was added as an undrafted free agent.

A camp arm out of William & Mary, Archer didn’t appear in either of the Lions’ preseason games. The Lions are going to give some extra reps to third-string rookie Kellen Moore over the next two weeks.

These are roster-filler signings for the offseason. Archer will turn 28 before the 2015 season and isn’t much of a prospect. He played his college ball at William & Mary before going undrafted in 2010.

An undrafted rookie out of William & Mary, Archer has not appeared in an NFL game of any sort, including the preseason. He’ll be No. 4 on the depth chart, behind injured Brett Favre, rookie Joe Webb, and Patrick Ramsey.

The team would need to deactivate someone to open up a roster spot, and Brett Favre is the first person that comes to mind. Archer would serve as the team’s third quarterback, so it looks as though Favre is too injured to even serve in an emergency capacity. Needless to say, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Favre head to injured reserve in the near future.

Archer was just promoted from the practice on Monday, but the Vikes opted to go with former Giant Rhett Bomar as the fourth quarterback instead.

Archer, a 6'2/220 prospect from William & Mary, was passed quickly by rookie Joe Webb at minicamps. Archer offers little long-term NFL appeal.