Signed a contract as an unrestricted free agent with the Packers on April 8. ... Is expected to compete against Bill Ferrario as the top backup at guard and center. ... Spent the past two-plus seasons with the New England Patriots. He was a third round draft choice (72nd overall) of the Miami Dolphins in 1999. He was inactive for 15 of 16 games as a rookie and released by the Dolphins during training camp in 2000. He was on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ practice squad for the first 11 weeks of the 2000 season before signing with the Patriots. ... Played in 13 games in 2002, with 2 starts at center for injured starter Damian Woody. Also filled in at right guard for two games for the injured Joe Andruzzi. ... Has lined up as a third tight end in passing situations.

College
A four-year letterman and starter at Arizona State (1995-98). ... Started every game at center his senior year. ... Graded out at 87 percent with 72 knockdown blocks as a senior for an offense that totaled 4,530 yards. ... Earned all Pac-10 honors as a junior.