Packers sign Eric Johnson and Quincey Skinner Jr. to practice squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Green Bay Packers have added former Colts defensive lineman Eric Johnson and former Jets wide receiver Quincey Skinner Jr. to their practice squad. This decision follows recent roster changes, including the promotion of Bo Melton to the 53-man roster and the release of Scott Daly and Chris Hilton Jr. Johnson, a fifth-round pick in the 2022 draft, has experience with both defense and special teams, while Skinner, undrafted in 2025, offers the Packers potential insights as they prepare for an upcoming game against the Jets on Sunday.
- •Packers fill two practice squad spots with Johnson and Skinner.
- •Johnson previously played 12 games for the Colts in 2025.
- •Skinner was undrafted in 2025 and briefly with the Jets.
- •Packers released two players and signed Melton to the 53-man roster.
- •Johnson's addition comes after injuries within the defensive line.
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Packers sign former Colts draft pick, former Jets WR to practice squad
"The Packers filled two of their practice squad openings with a former Colts draft pick at DL and a former Jets WR.
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