The Green Bay Packers just held an interesting tryout session that included a name some Emerald City faithful might remember: linebacker Chris Paul. Yep, the same Chris Paul who spent the entire 2025 season grinding it out on the Seattle Seahawks’ practice squad. Even though he never got to strap on the pads for a regular season game here, it’s wild to see him pop up on another team’s radar, especially a team like Green Bay that’s clearly desperate for help.
From the Seahawks Practice Squad to a Shot in Green Bay
Let’s talk about Paul for a second. This guy was an All-American at Ole Miss in 2024 and got picked by the Los Angeles Rams in the fifth round of the 2025 draft. He didn’t make the Rams’ final roster as a rookie, which is how he ended up with our Hawks for the 2025 season. He’s only 23 years old, and like we said, he hasn’t appeared in a single regular season game in the NFL. Think about that grind: drafted, waived, practice squad for a full year in Seattle, and now he’s out there trying to prove himself again. It shows you the kind of grit these guys have, even when they’re flying under the radar. The pre-draft comps for him were guys like Zaire Franklin, so the talent is definitely there. The fact the Packers are even looking at him, a player who never saw a regular season snap, tells you how much they need bodies.
Why the Packers Are Kicking the Tires on Anyone Who’ll Listen
So, why are the Packers hosting this tryout circus right now? Well, they’re hurting at linebacker. Starting linebacker Edgerrin Cooper just landed on injured reserve, and fellow starter Brandon Cisse suffered a neck injury against Tampa Bay, with his availability up in the air. That forced them to sign Kristian Welch from their practice squad. They brought in four players on Tuesday: Paul, veteran linebacker Deion Jones, and cornerbacks Cobee Bryant and Dwight McGlothern. Jones is the big name there, a 2016 second-round pick who went to the Pro Bowl back in 2017 with the Falcons and has five seasons with over 100 tackles. He played 17 games for the Buccaneers last year, but hasn’t been a starter since 2023. He turns 32 in November, so Green Bay is clearly looking for a veteran who could step in immediately if another injury strikes that linebacker room. Cobee Bryant, a three-time All-Big 12 pick who went undrafted in 2025, played seven games for the Falcons last year, including one start, but struggled in coverage. McGlothern, undrafted in 2024, saw 15 total games with the Vikings over 2024 and 2025 on defense and special teams. The Packers didn’t announce any signings immediately, opting instead to add running back Damon Bankston back to their practice squad to fill Welch’s spot.
It’s possible we see a move or two from them on Wednesday. But for now, it’s a testament to the brutal, non-stop grind of the NFL. Paul’s journey, from our practice squad to a tryout in Green Bay, just shows that even when you’re out of sight, you’re never truly out of mind for teams desperate to fill a roster spot.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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