Packers promote player from practice squad
The gist
The Packers signed QB Cam Miller, EDGE D.J. Johnson and S John Saunders Jr. to the practice squad.
The Ravens signed QB Kedon Slovis off that same squad the same day.
How it unfolded
- Oct 8, 2026The Packers promoted running back Pierre Strong Jr. from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster ahead of their Week 5 game against the Chicago Bears.
- Nov 2, 2026Green Bay worked out a group of edge rushers with two practice squad spots open, and was reported to be signing free agent quarterback Cam Miller.
- Nov 3, 2026The Packers signed Cam Miller, D.J. Johnson and John Saunders Jr. to the practice squad and released safety Kahlef Hailassie, as announced by GM Brian Gutekunst.
Key terms
- practice squad
- A group of players signed by a gridiron football team but not on the main roster, used for practice and player development.
- edge rusher
- A defensive position in gridiron football, an alternate term for a pass-rushing defensive end or outside linebacker.
Source: Wikipedia