The Green Bay Packers have made another strategic move to strengthen their roster by signing a veteran wide receiver. As the team looks to enhance its lineup, this latest acquisition is aimed at providing additional depth and experience to their receiving corps.
This move comes amid ongoing efforts by the Packers to address roster needs due to injuries and performance adjustments. The newly signed receiver is expected to offer a valuable boost, bringing both skill and veteran leadership to the team as they gear up for the critical stretch of the season.
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The Packers have signed wide receiver Cornelius Johnson to their practice squad. Johnson, a 7th-round pick in this year’s NFL Draft, was previously with the Los Angeles Chargers. He steps into the spot left vacant by Chris Brooks, who was promoted to the active roster after Marshawn Lloyd was placed on injured reserve.
Johnson made his mark as a standout at the University of Michigan, where he finished his college career with 138 receptions, 2,038 yards, and 14 touchdowns. A former four-star recruit, Johnson was often overshadowed by Michigan’s strong running game and standout receiver Roman Wilson but still made significant contributions to the team.
One of Johnson’s most memorable performances came in a game against Ohio State, where he caught two touchdowns of over 60 yards, helping lead Michigan to its first victory in Columbus in years. Reflecting on the moment, Johnson told The Wolverines Wire, “Coming into that play, it was third-and-9, and I just remember being in the huddle, embracing the moment. Millions of people were watching, and J.J. [McCarthy] and I locked eyes, and we knew what we had to do.”
Now, Johnson finds himself in a new battle, this time to remain on the Packers’ practice squad. Green Bay currently has six receivers on their 53-man roster, all of whom have been active this season. While Johnson’s path to the active roster may be unclear for now, things can change quickly in the NFL, especially with the fluidity of the Packers’ receiver room.
Johnson also brings value as a special teams contributor. During his time at Michigan, he was involved in key special teams plays, including blocking a punt in the 2021 Big Ten Championship Game. His ability as a “chippy run blocker” was noted by NFL analyst Lance Zierlein, and Green Bay’s receiver corps is known for its “no block, no rock” mentality. This could give Johnson an edge in the Packers’ competitive receiver room as he looks to prove his worth.
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