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Packers sign 13 players to practice squad after roster cuts

The Green Bay Packers signed 13 players to their practice squad on Aug. 31, a day after setting the initial 53-man roster. All players spent the 2026 preseason with the team, and the list includes offensive linemen, defensive ends, and linebacker Kristian Welch, who has a lengthy history with the organization.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Aug 31 – Sep 1, 2026 Published 1h ago

Packers finalize practice squad with 13 signings

The Green Bay Packers signed 13 players to their practice squad, the team announced in a news release Aug. 31. The move came a day after the initial 53-man roster was set, and all of the players signed spent the 2026 preseason with the Packers.

The practice squad includes three offensive linemen: Dalton Cooper, Josh Gesky, and Dillon Wade. The defensive line is represented by defensive tackle Jaden Crumedy and defensive ends Arron Mosby and Nyjalik Kelly. The team also added running back Pierre Strong , tight end Drake Dabney, wide receivers Chris Hilton Jr. and Isaiah Neyor, cornerback Domani Jackson, safety Murvion Kenion III, and linebacker Kristian Welch.

Welch’s journey back to Green Bay

Kristian Welch, 28, is among the more experienced members of the practice squad. According to a report from Yardbarker, Welch signed with the Baltimore Ravens after going undrafted out of Iowa in the 2020 NFL Draft. He was waived during final roster cuts but was added to the practice squad the following day. He was later promoted to the active roster, and the Ravens placed an exclusive-rights free agent tender on him in 2022.

Baltimore waived Welch after training camp in 2023, and he signed with the Packers’ practice squad shortly after. He moved to Green Bay’s active roster in September of the 2023 season and became an unrestricted free agent before re-signing on a one-year contract. The Packers then waived him coming out of the preseason, and he had a brief stint with the Denver Broncos, appearing in six games before re-joining the Ravens.

The Packers brought him back in March for the 2025 season, cutting him and re-signing him to the practice squad to start the year. He was on and off the practice squad and active roster throughout the season before re-signing with the team this past off-season. In 2025, Welch appeared in eight games for the Packers and recorded three tackles, according to Yardbarker.

The practice squad signings provide the Packers with additional depth across several positions as the team prepares for the upcoming season. The moves were part of the team’s roster management following the establishment of the 53-man roster.

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Green Bay Press-Gazette

Framing: The headline announces the Green Bay Packers signed 13 players to their practice squad. — neutral and matter-of-fact

as of Sep 1, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC

Facts Included:

The Green Bay Packers signed 13 players to their practice squad
The team announced in a news release Aug. 31
This comes a day after the initial 53-man roster was set
All the players signed spent the 2026 preseason with the Packers
Offensive line: Dalton Cooper, Josh Gesky, Dillon Wade
Defensive tackle: Jaden Crumedy
Defensive end: Arron Mosby, Nyjalik Kelly
Running back: Pierre Strong Jr.
Tight end: Drake Dabney
Wide receivers: Chris Hilton, Isaiah Neyor
Cornerback: Domani Jackson
Safety: Murvion Kenion III
Linebacker: Kristian Welch

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Yardbarker

Framing: announcement of practice squad signings

as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC

Facts Included:

List includes Dalton Cooper, Jaden Crumedy, Drake Dabney, Josh Gesky, Chris Hilton Jr., Domani Jackson, Nyjalik Kelly, Murvin Kenion III, Arron Mosby, Isaiah Neyor, Pierre Strong Jr., Dillon Wade, Kristian Welch
Welch, 28, signed with the Ravens after going undrafted out of Iowa in the 2020 NFL Draft
Welch was waived during final roster cuts but added to the practice squad the following day
Welch was promoted to the active roster and the Ravens placed an exclusive-rights free agent tender in 2022
Baltimore waived Welch after training camp in 2023 and he signed with the Packers’ practice squad shortly after
Welch signed to Green Bay’s active roster in September of the 2023 season and became an unrestricted free agent before re-signing another one-year contract
The Packers waived Welch coming out of the preseason
Welch had a brief stint with Denver, appearing in six games before re-joining the Ravens
The Packers brought him back in March for the 2025 season, cutting him and re-signing him to the practice squad to start the year
Welch was on and off the practice squad and active roster all year before re-signing with the team this past off-season

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimThe Green Bay Packers signed a practice squad that includes offensive linemen Dalton Cooper and Dillon Wade, defensive end Arron Mosby, and linebacker Kristian Welch.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Green Bay Press-Gazette as of Sep 1, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC, Yardbarker as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC
ClaimKristian Welch appeared in eight games for the Packers in 2025 and recorded three tackles.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yardbarker as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC
ClaimKristian Welch was waived by the Packers coming out of the preseason and had a brief stint with Denver.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yardbarker as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC
ClaimThe Packers re-signed Kristian Welch in March for the 2025 season.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yardbarker as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC
ClaimWelch signed with the Ravens after going undrafted out of Iowa in the 2020 NFL Draft.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yardbarker as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC
ClaimThe Packers signed 13 players to their practice squad.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Green Bay Press-Gazette as of Sep 1, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC
ClaimThe practice squad signing was announced in a news release on Aug. 31.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Green Bay Press-Gazette as of Sep 1, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Green Bay Press-Gazette, Yardbarker 7 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-01