Packers sign WR Kisean Johnson ahead of practice

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Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Packers sign WR Kisean Johnson ahead of practice
Summary

The Green Bay Packers have signed wide receiver Kisean Johnson, who worked out with the team this weekend. Johnson previously joined the Packers' practice squad at the end of the 2025 season after going undrafted and signing with the Cleveland Browns. He will be available to practice, although the Packers are short on receivers, with Matthew Golden and Jayden Reed absent due to injury for the first practice following Family Night on Friday. Johnson finished his final collegiate season with 76 catches for 931 yards and seven touchdowns.

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  • Kisean Johnson returns to the Packers on August 9, 2026.
  • Johnson had a productive collegiate season with 76 catches for 931 yards.
  • The Packers currently have injuries to Matthew Golden and Jayden Reed.
  • Johnson is available to practice, pending a corresponding roster move.
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  • 5:27 PMYahoo SportsGreen Bay Packers re-sign WR Kisean Johnson
  • 4:29 PMYahoo SportsPackers bringing back WR Kisean Johnson
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Kisean Johnson spent time with the Packers’ practice squad late in the 2025 season

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The Packers are bringing back wide receiver Kisean Johnson on Sunday.

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