Packers sign 13 players to the practice squad after 2026 preseason

The Green Bay Packers signed 13 players to their practice squad on Monday, the team announced, following their 2026 preseason evaluations. The move underscores how NFL teams convert short-term preseason reps into longer-term development, giving additional players a chance to learn roles, compete in practice, and be available if injuries or roster needs arise.

In the release, Green Bay said all 13 players spent time with the organization during the 2026 preseason. General Manager Brian Gutekunst made the transactions as the Packers continued work toward the regular-season roster picture.

Among the signed players were an offensive mix that includes T Dalton Cooper, TE Drake Dabney, G Josh Gesky, WR Chris Hilton Jr., WR Isaiah Neyor, and RB Pierre Strong Jr., along with OL Dillon Wade. On defense and special teams-adjacent roles, the list included DT Jaden Crumedy, CB Domani Jackson, S Murvin Kenion III, EDGE Nyjalik Kelly, EDGE Arron Mosby, and LB Kristian Welch, in addition to EDGE and defensive front options.

The practice squad signing list also reflects how teams manage depth at multiple positions rather than focusing on one area. For Green Bay, that means building a larger pool across both lines of scrimmage and the secondary, while keeping additional offensive and skill players in the pipeline for game-planning and situational needs.

This kind of practice-squad addition typically comes with the expectation that players will participate in team practices, develop playbook familiarity, and compete for opportunities during the season. While the initial signing does not guarantee an elevation to the active roster, it does provide a structured way for teams to keep prospects close to the system.

As the Packers’ offseason process transitions to the regular-season phase, the key storyline to watch is how these 13 players fit into practice-week responsibilities and whether any of them become candidates for elevated roles as the season progresses. For now, the only confirmed details are the practice squad signings themselves and that each player had preseason time with Green Bay.

Green Bay’s decision also reflects the practical reality of the practice squad mechanism in the NFL, where roster churn is expected. Teams use the practice squad to maintain continuity at positions of need, and to keep developmental talent within reach even as weekly rosters shift.