Packers add Pierre Strong Jr. to 53-man roster ahead of Bears game
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 10:39 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
The Green Bay Packers signed running back Pierre Strong Jr. to their 53-man roster on October 8. This move follows an ankle injury to Chris Brooks, who has missed consecutive practices. Strong has been with the Packers since the 2025 season and previously played with the New England Patriots and Cleveland Browns. The Packers will face the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on October 11. Strong's addition provides depth at a position currently dealing with injuries.
- •Pierre Strong Jr. signed to 53-man roster on October 8.
- •Chris Brooks is sidelined due to an ankle injury.
- •Strong has experience with the Patriots and Browns.
- •Packers face the Chicago Bears on October 11.
- •Strong had a highlight 68-yard kickoff return during preseason.
- 10:39 PMYahoo Sports — RB Chris Brooks out of practice, Packers sign Pierre Strong to 53-man roster
- 10:16 PMYahoo Sports — Packers sign Pierre Strong Jr. to active roster
- 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — Packers add running back Pierre Strong Jr. with Chris Brooks ailing
- 9:37 PMYahoo Sports — Packers sign RB Pierre Strong Jr. to 53-man roster before facing Bears
"The Packers were missing a running back at Thursday's practice and they signed another one to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears.
"The Green Bay Packers added running back Pierre Strong Jr. to the roster as Chris Brooks deals with an ankle injury.
"Strong was previously a member of Green Bay’s practice squad. This hints that Chris Brooks will miss Week 5
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 8, 2026, 10:39 PMRB Chris Brooks out of practice, Packers sign Pierre Strong to 53-man roster
The Packers were missing a running back at Thursday's practice and they signed another one to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears.
- Yahoo SportsOct 8, 2026, 10:16 PMPackers sign Pierre Strong Jr. to active roster
Strong was previously a member of Green Bay’s practice squad. This hints that Chris Brooks will miss Week 5
- Yahoo SportsOct 8, 2026, 10:02 PMPackers add running back Pierre Strong Jr. with Chris Brooks ailing
The Green Bay Packers added running back Pierre Strong Jr. to the roster as Chris Brooks deals with an ankle injury.
- Yahoo SportsOct 8, 2026, 9:37 PMPackers sign RB Pierre Strong Jr. to 53-man roster before facing Bears
With Chris Brooks out with an ankle injury, the Packers signed RB Pierre Strong Jr. to the 53-man roster.
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