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Green Bay -- The Green Bay Packers reached the 53-man roster limit Friday night, and there weren't any major surprises. Offensive tackle Derek Sherrod was placed on the the physically unable to perform list, as outside linebacker Vic So'oto (ankle) was placed on injured reserve.

Here are the cuts, many of which have already been reported:

T Shea Allard

WR Diondre Borel

TE Brandon Bostick

QB B.J. Coleman

FB Nic Cooper

T Andrew Datko

C/GTommie Draheim

C/G Sampson Genus

WR Curenski Gilleylen

WR Tori Gurley

DE Lawrence Guy

S Anthony Levine

CB Otis Merrill

WR Dale Moss

DT Daniel Muir

RB Marc Tyler

G Greg Van Roten

G/T Reggie Wells

So what does it all mean? Here are some initial thoughts.

--- B.J. Coleman was waived but the Packers will likely add him to the practice squad if he clears waivers. He has a strong arm and an eagerness that endeared himself to the coaching staff the day he was drafted in the seventh round. Getting the scraps in the exhibition games, Coleman didn't show much. He finished 7 of 18 for 77 yards with an interception and a 29.2 passer rating, so the Packers probably are in the clear through waivers.

---Former Dolphins cast-off Phillip Merling got the nod over Daniel Muir on the defensive line. Not surprisingly, Muir's agent, Tony Paige, said they were surprised. Muir brought it all camp. His high motor fit well in to Mike Trgovac's call for more "juice." But maybe the Packers saw enough in rookies Jerel Worthy and Mike Daniels to feel confident in its interior pass rush. Merling wasn't as active as Muir this summer, though he does have ideal body type for a 3-4 defensive end. Not so sure about this decision. Muir could have backed up B.J. Raji at nose and helped out in nickel if needed.

--- Again, the Packers hang onto 10 rookies. As forecasted this morning, undrafted rookies WR Jarrett Boykin, S Sean Richardson, G Don Barclay and OLB Dezman Moses all made the team. Give Ted Thompson credit. He swallowed his pride at wide receiver. After giving Gurley and Borel pay raises to stick around on the practice squad last season, he wasn't afraid to go with the better wide receiver when push came to shove. Boykin simply outplayed both receivers all summer. Better hands. More consistent. Ran precise routes. So he might not block punts or contribute a ton on special teams. He earned a roster spot.

--- Same story at safety where the Packers went with the risk/reward selection in Richardson over Levine. Levine was the one competing with M.D. Jennings and Jerron McMillian in nickel, but Richardson made more plays and has a higher ceiling.

--- A surprise at cornerback where Brandian Ross makes the team. This has as much to do about Davon House as it does about Ross, who was steady if not spectacular in camp. Even if House does return for Week One -- as he's shooting for -- he won't be the same player (at least initially) with a harness over his shoulder.

--- There are only two back-up offensive linemen on the roster --- G/C Evan Dietrich-Smith and Barclay. Expect Thompson to make another move. He needs a tackle with Sherrod on the PUP list. Somewhat surprised to see Wells cut. He wasn't great in the exhibition games but was the lone veteran back-up on the team.

--- The Packers decided to stick with four running backs -- Cedric Benson, Alex Green, Brandon Saine and James Starks. Starks (turf toe) is still out and there is no clear timetable for his return. Despite another injury, he remains a talented back the Packers shouldn't let go. When healthy, Starks may still be the team's best option. Who on the above list should make the team over Starks right now? Also, in keeping Saine, there's no rush for Starks to come back. Expect the team to be cautious.

--- Marc Tyler likely did enough to earn a spot on the practice squad. He isn't fast or creative -- the undrafted back averaged 2.3 yards per carry in the preseason -- but he's durable and picked up the offense well.