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Here is a good background story on Peña:
Resilient Gilbert Peña thankful for NFL chance
Packers rookie defensive tackle Gilbert Peña had reached a point where he was almost maxed out on the adversity he could shoulder. There was his mom's illness, his responsibility as the man of the house, a broken hand, his new daughter and a bad season.
But he had also developed resiliency.
Seems like a nice kid, hopefully he can come in and earn a spot; we could really use somebody behind Wilfork and Kelly who is capable of 2 gaping. I think the Patriots may regret their decision to unload both Deaderick and Love given the Armstead illness and none of the UDFA stepping up.
It is noteworthy to mention the player many were advocating for prior to the draft, and questioning the non-selection of after the draft Jesse Williams was placed on season ending injured reserve by the Seahawks yesterday with a knee injury to the same knee that scared most teams away during the draft.