Green Bay Packers add three players during NFL roster cutdown weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 2:12 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

The Green Bay Packers made several roster adjustments during the league's mandatory cutdown weekend by adding three new players. The team acquired Kaleb Johnson and Mark Redman through trades, while also signing Jonnu Smith as a free agent. These moves occurred as the organization reduced its active roster to the required 53-player limit. Team personnel identified the defensive line as a primary area of focus for improvement throughout the training camp period. Kedon Slovis also joined the roster following his appearance against the team in a final preseason game. The front office aimed to secure specific personnel who align with the current team requirements.
- •Green Bay traded for Kaleb Johnson and Mark Redman.
- •Jonnu Smith joined the roster as a free agent.
- •Kedon Slovis signed with the team following the preseason.
- •The Packers trimmed the total roster from 90 to 53 players.
- •Defensive line depth was a priority for the team during training camp.
- 2:12 PMYahoo Sports — Three new Packers players are making an impression in Green Bay
"The Packers added three new faces on cutdown weekend.
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