Packers Sign Former 3rd-Round Before Week 9

The Green Bay Packers signed former third-round edge rusher D.J. Johnson to their practice squad. The fourth-year player was one of three new faces the team added to the roster before their Week 9 matchup with the New England Patriots. Packers also signed quarterback Cam Miller and safety John Saunders to the practice squad. As the corresponding move, they released Khalef Hailassie. Green Bay Packers Sign D.J. Johnson to Practice Squad Johnson was a third-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. So, he is still in his fourth NFL season, and he is still just 27 years old.