Green Bay native Peter Mortell ready to clock in as Packers’ punter

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GREEN BAY, Wis. – Peter Mortell’s grandfather operated the game clock at Lambeau Field for more than 30 years. His father took over in 2000 and still has the job.

Naturally, people figure he’s next in line.

“You know what? I don’t think so,” Mortell said. “I have an older brother, Max, and he would’ve gotten first dibs on it before me. He will probably have that gig when it’s passed down.”

Looks like Mortell will have to settle for the opportunity to play for the Green Bay Packers.

“I’ll take my chances with what I’m doing right now,” Mortell joked.

The Green Bay native agreed to a free-agent contract shortly after the draft ended last weekend. The former Big Ten punter of the year at Minnesota was one of nearly 20 undrafted players to sign with the Packers (the full list has not yet been released).

Mortell had offers from at least three other teams immediately after the draft but said he picked the Packers because of the good feeling he came away with following his workout last month in front of special teams coach Ron Zook, general manager Ted Thompson and director of football operations Eliot Wolf.

New Packers punter Peter Mortell is a Green Bay native and is excited to have a chance to play for the hometown team. Courtesy of the Mortell family

The proximity to home was also a factor. …

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