The Green Bay Packers are clearly feeling the pressure, bringing in six players for workouts on Tuesday after an already busy Monday trying out a quarterback and a defensive lineman. The big takeaway? This isn’t just routine; it’s a scramble to fill some glaring holes, especially on that defensive front.
The D-Line Room Is Empty, Seriously
Talk about needing bodies: the defensive line room is apparently a ghost town on the practice squad right now. After losing Nazir Stackhouse and Jaden Crumedy to other 53-man rosters, the Packers are literally sitting at zero defensive linemen on their practice squad. Zero! So yeah, it makes total sense why they brought in edge rusher Cruz Smith, plus defensive linemen Zxavian Harris and Jalen Hunt. You can’t have a D-line room that empty, not even on the practice squad.
Wide Receiver Depth Is a Major Concern
But the D-line isn’t their only concern. The team also targeted three wide receivers for a reason: Chris Hilton Jr. got released, leaving Isaiah Neyor as the lone WR on their 17-man practice squad. They’ve got 14 players under contract right now, so there’s room to add three without moving anyone else. So who did they check out? Nick Nash, a 2025 draft prospect, showed a 6.63 RAS coming off an All-American season in 2024 at San Jose State after moving from quarterback to receiver. He spent his rookie year on the Falcons’ practice squad and was with the Commanders in camp this offseason. Then there’s Bryce Oliver from the 2024 class, who clocked a 5.68 RAS. He started at Kentucky, then balled out at Youngstown State, earning two all-conference nods. Oliver’s got some real game experience, playing 13 regular-season games with the Titans, including 97 offensive snaps and 104 special teams snaps, even returning three kicks for 113 yards. Quincy Skinner, another 2025 prospect with a 6.37 RAS, played at Vanderbilt, snagging 66 receptions, 809 yards, and eight touchdowns. He’s been with the Falcons and Jets before, but hasn’t hit an NFL regular-season game yet.
It’s clear the Packers need to beef up that practice squad, especially with three open spots. Who’s gonna get signed? With the D-line completely empty and the WR room thin, we’ll be watching to see who the team snags to bring some much-needed depth to those crucial positions.
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Originally reported by Acme Packing Company.
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