Equanimeous St. Brown’s time with the Green Bay Packers seemed to have run out. But now the receiver is thriving in cold Wisconsin. That doesn’t go unnoticed by Aaron Rodgers either.

Munich – Equanimeous St. Brown seems to be on the best way to make the most of his last chance with the Green Bay Packers. In the 36-28 (20-17) win over the Los Angeles Rams, the wide receiver with German roots only made one catch for seven yards, but at least he made a lasting impression on Aaron Rodgers.

After the ninth win of the season, the “Gunslinger” explicitly singled out his young starting station when talking about the many personnel problems. “I’m proud of the guys who are stepping into their shoes,” the nine-time Pro Bowler stressed after listing the various absentees this season.

Rodgers: “EQ is doing a really good job “

And then came the little eulogy: “Who I want to single out is EQ. He was sacked, came back to us and is doing a really good job so far.” It was only before matchday six that the eldest of the three sons of one-time “Mr Universe” John Brown had been moved from the practice squad back into the squad in full because of Marquez Valdes-Scantling’s prolonged absence.

The receiver colleague is fit again in the meantime, but the Packers are obviously not thinking about dismissing St. Brown – because a demotion to the practice squad is not possible – after the recent performances.

Most recently, head coach Matt LaFleur said he was doing a “great job”.

Rodgers have great faith in St. Brown

The sixth-round pick of the 2018 draft, who is in his final year of his contract, had caught attention, especially in the 31-34 loss in the divisional duel at the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11, when he caught two passes for 43 yards and added one run for 11 yards.

Afterwards, St. Brown revealed that Rodgers had encouraged him in a conversation and wanted to stick up for him. Now the nine-time Pro Bowler said of the 25-year-old’s recent performances, “His actions may not translate into stats, but he’s a guy I have a lot of faith in. I’m really proud of him. “

Packers fear for Cobb

Maybe St. Brown, who is also in demand on special teams, will even get some big moments in the coming weeks. That’s because against the Rams, the Packers lost one of Rodgers’ favourite kickoffs in returner Randall Cobb. The 31-year-old left the field early with a groin injury.

But now it’s bye week for “the Pack” anyway