The Green Bay Packers are bringing in outside linebacker J.R. Tavai for a tryout on Tuesday, according to NFL writer Aaron Wilson.

Tavai is a rookie that previously signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent but was waived with an injury settlement after suffering a knee injury during the preseason.

More than likely, the Packers are looking at Tavai as a practice squad candidate or someone that might be on their short list of contingency signings should an injury occur. The Packers are already dealing with an injury at the position to Nick Perry, who is fighting through a shoulder sprain.

A product of Southern California, Tavai spent the early part of his college career as a defensive lineman, even a defensive tackle, before switching primarily to an outside linebacker as a senior.

In four years as a member of the USC Trojans, Tavai made 130 career tackles, 25 for a loss and 10.5 sacks, including career highs of 13.5 tackles for a loss and seven sacks as a senior when he was named honorable mention All-Pac 12.

Tavai has a history of knee injuries, also missing time as a senior, playing in 11 out of a possible 13 games. He has a reputation as a high-effort player with relatively limited athleticism.

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