In a statement released to NFL.com’s Ian Rappaport, B.J. Raji stated
“I am taking a hiatus from the NFL and will not play during the 2016 NFL season. This decision was made after hours of conversation with close family members and mentors and considerable self-introspection and is one in which I am absolutely certain. I cannot rule out a return to the NFL in the future, but I will definitely not be playing during the 2016 season.”
After the 4 game suspension of current Packer’s NT Mike Pennel, there was speculation that the Packer’s might flirt with extending Raji yet again to add valuable depth to the defensive line. With that option now off the table, the Packers will have to resort to plan B)
