The player rep for free agent TE Andrew Quarless says he's had discussions with eight teams since Saturday.

As an all-around tight end with athletic upside, Quarless is a hot name. The Packers want him back and the Giants (with former Green Bay TE coach Ben McAdoo) are going after him as well. We don't know the other teams that have reach out to Quarless, but the Patriots, Bills, Lions, Falcons, Bucs and Jets are among the league's more tight-end needy teams.

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports the Packers have been in "regular contact" with free agent Andrew Quarless.

With free agent Jermichael Finley's (neck) status still up in the air, the Pack could find themselves short at tight end if Quarless walked. Quarless has been linked to the Giants and former Pack assistant Ben McAdoo. Quarless is Rotoworld's No. 9 free-agent tight end.

Sources tell NJ.com that free agent Andrew Quarless is near the top of the Giants' list at tight end.

It's been a revolving door of late for the Giants at the tight end spot, with Martellus Bennett and then Brandon Myers both walking after signing one-year deals. There's an obvious connection to Quarless as new offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo, who was the Packers tight ends coach from 2006-11. He'd be a low-cost, in-line option that could pair with unproven pass-catching specialist Adrien Robinson in a two-headed monster. The Giants are also expected to kick the tires on Jermichael Finley and Garrett Graham.

The Newark Star-Ledger expects the Giants to show interest in free agent TE Andrew Quarless this offseason.

Quarless made 10 starts filling in for Jermichael Finley this season, finishing with a career-high 32 catches, 312 yards, and two touchdowns. He has a history with new Giants coordinator Ben McAdoo, who served as the Packers TE coach from 2006-2011, and could be a low-cost option to replace impending free agent Brandon Myers. Second-year TE Adrian Robinson is also expected to be given an opportunity to earn a bigger offensive role in 2014.

Andrew Quarless caught one pass for eight yards in the Packers' Wild Card round loss to San Francisco.

Quarless ran a handful of checkdown routes in the flats, but primarily helped Green Bay's offensive line attempt to block San Francisco's overwhelming defensive front. Although Quarless turned in career highs across the board in the 2013 regular season, he is a plodding in-line tight end with very little long-range fantasy appeal. Quarless is also an impending free agent.

Andrew Quarless (ankle) is listed as probable for Week 17.

Quarless was limited in practice this week with an ankle injury. He'll be a low-end TE2 for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Andrew Quarless caught six passes for 66 yards and a touchdown in Green Bay's Week 15 win over the Cowboys.

Quarless flashed extremely strong hands all afternoon, making contested catches. He either moved the chains or scored on five of his six grabs. The game was in stark contrast to Quarless' Week 14 performance, where he struggled to make plays in traffic. Despite the big day, Quarless will remain a low-end TE2 for the final week of the fantasy playoffs.

Packers TE Andrew Quarless caught six balls for 66 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's Week 14 win over the Falcons.

Matt Flynn continually gave Quarless chances to make plays in contested situations, and the lumbering blocking tight end delivered en route to the best fantasy day of his four-year career. Even with Aaron Rodgers (collarbone) potentially due back in Week 15, Quarless won't be a TE1 option against Dallas.

Andrew Quarless caught one pass for seven yards in Green Bay's Week 13 loss to the Lions.

Quarless has drawn all of eight targets over his past three games. He's not on the TE2 radar.

Andrew Quarless caught two passes for 18 yards in Week 11 against the Giants.

Quarless has just three catches for 26 yards in two games since reeling in five passes for 34 yards against the Bears. He's not a fantasy option.

Andrew Quarless caught one pass for eight yards in Sunday's Week 10 loss to the Eagles.

Quarless is not a pass-catching tight end despite his 5/34/0 line from Week 9. He's a blocker, and the Packers used Brandon Bostick as their move option in this one. Quarless does not belong on fantasy rosters.

Andrew Quarless caught five passes for 34 yards in Week 9 against the Bears.

Drawing another start in place of Jermichael Finley (spine), Quarless led the team with his five catches on eight targets. He likely would have been credited with another catch on a third-and-11 pass that Quarless bobbled near the sideline. The Packers opted not to challenge the call, though they likely would have won it. The five grabs will likely be a season-high. Avoid Quarless in fantasy.

Andrew Quarless had two catches for 13 yards in Week 8 against the Vikings.

With Jermichael Finley sidelined, Quarless started and was used strictly as a blocking, in-line tight end. He managed to secure both of his targets in the passing game, but doesn't have a defined role in the offense. Quarless can continue to be avoided in the majority of fantasy leagues.

Andrew Quarless is expected to start in place of Jermichael Finley going forward.

Packers TE Andrew Quarless (knee) is expected to be medically cleared for training camp.

Quarless missed the entire 2012 season due to knee surgery, but participated in both OTAs and minicamp. "Looks good," coach Mike McCarthy said. "I really look for him to make an impact and definitely give us that player we felt he was at the end of his rookie year. He's the one guy that has shown the ability to play all four positions in the tight end playbook."

Coach Mike McCarthy said TE Andrew Quarless (knee) "looks great."

Quarless sat out the entire 2012 season after completely blowing out his knee in December of 2011. He'll share blocking tight end duties with newly signed Matthew Mulligan.

Packers TE Andrew Quarless' 2013 base salary increased from $575,000 to $1.323 million after he hit escalators in his rookie deal.

Quarless missed the entire 2012 season after tearing his ACL and MCL in December of 2011. He showed promise as a blocker in 2011, but he has just 24 career catches for 274 yards and a touchdown. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel recently said Quarless will get a chance to start in 2013, the final year of his contract.

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel says Andrew Quarless will get a chance to battle for the Packers' starting tight end job in 2013.

Beat writer Bob McGinn says Quarless will get a shot whether Jermichael Finley stays or not. Quarless missed the entire 2012 season after tearing his ACL and MCL in December of 2011, but his blocking prowess will keep him around. He hasn't shown much as a receiver in his two seasons, though.

Packers placed TE Andrew Quarless (knee) on season-ending injured reserve.

Quarless was activated from PUP three-and-a-half weeks ago after he tore his ACL and MCL last December, but he never played a snap this year. He'll return for the final year of his rookie deal in 2013 and should be good to go for offseason workouts.

Packers activated TE Andrew Quarless (knee) from the PUP list.