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\u201cThis Isn\u2019t Short Term\u201d Green Bay Packers Make Shocking Signing Prior To Huge Bears Matchup (Report)<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n
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The Green Bay Packers are heading into the biggest contest of the season.\u00a0 On Sunday they\u2019ll host the Chicago Bears, the winner?\u00a0 Sole possession of first place in the NFC North just two weeks before the teams meet again.<\/p>\n

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However, Green Bay decided to add a key piece just before this huge game.<\/p>\n

Green Bay Packers Bolster Run Defense with Jordan Riley Signing: Giants Practice Squad DL Joins 53-Man Roster<\/h2>\n
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Nov 27, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur looks on against the Detroit Lions during the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The\u00a0Green Bay Packers<\/strong> are wasting no time fortifying their front seven,\u00a0signing\u00a0defensive lineman Jordon Riley off the New York Giants\u2019 practice squad to their active 53-man roster. The move, reported by Packers beat writer Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, addresses a need for interior bulk following Devonte Wyatt\u2019s season-ending ankle injury.<\/p>\n

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At 6-foot-5 and 338 pounds, Riley brings the exact prototype of \u201cbig man\u201d that head coach Matt LaFleur and defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley sought to clog lanes and disrupt opposing backfields.<\/p>\n

Riley, 27, was a seventh-round pick by the Giants in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Oregon, where he evolved from a raw pass-rusher into a versatile interior defender after stops at Garden City CC, Nebraska, and North Carolina. His addition creates immediate depth behind starters Kenny Clark and Karl Brooks, potentially rotating in against double-teams to free up edge rushers Rashan Gary and Lukas Van Ness.<\/p>\n

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Jordon Riley\u2019s NFL Track Record: From Rookie Promise to Practice Squad Resilience<\/h3>\n

Since entering the league,\u00a0Jordon Riley<\/strong> has appeared in 21 games for the Giants, starting five primarily as a nose tackle in their 3-4 scheme. His career stats reflect a developmental arc suited for a rotational role:<\/p>\n

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Games Played\/Started<\/td>\n21\/5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Tackles<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Solo Tackles<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sacks<\/td>\n0.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tackles for Loss<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
QB Hits<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2025 Snaps (Practice)<\/td>\nN\/A (PS only)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Riley last played in a regular-season game during the Giants\u2019 2024 finale against the Philadelphia Eagles. This season, limited to practice squad duties amid New York\u2019s crowded D-line (featuring Dexter Lawrence and Rakeem Nu\u00f1ez-Roches), he logged extensive reps in training camp, honing his hand usage and leverage against double-teams. Scouts praise his anchor strength but note agility as an area for growth\u2014traits that align with Hafley\u2019s emphasis on gap-sound play in Green Bay\u2019s hybrid 3-4.<\/p>\n

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The signing follows a Week 13 victory for the Packers (now 8-3-1 after their 31-24 Thanksgiving win over Detroit), positioning Riley for a potential debut in Week 14 against the NFC North-leading Chicago Bears. With injuries sidelining Wyatt and doubts around Brooks\u2019 ankle, Riley could see 15-20 snaps, focusing on early-down run stuffing.<\/p>\n

Strategic Fit for Packers\u2019 Defensive Rebuild: Addressing Run Defense Woes<\/h3>\n
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Jul 24, 2025; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants defensive tackle Jordon Riley (99) on the field during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Green Bay\u2019s defense ranks 14th overall (351.1 yards allowed per game) but has been stout against the run, surrendering just 117.2 rushing yards per game (16th league-wide) and 3.9 yards per carry\u2014the Packers\u2019 best mark since 2020. Riley\u2019s addition injects physicality without sacrificing scheme fit; his college tape at Oregon showed a 12.5% run-stop win rate (per PFF), elite for a 300-plus pounder. LaFleur hinted at the need for \u201cmore beef up front\u201d post-bye, and GM Brian Gutekunst\u2019s aggressive waiver-wire history (e.g., Javon Bullard in 2024) continues here.<\/p>\n

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Fans on X are buzzing with optimism: \u201cLove it\u2014finally some size to stop the bleed,\u201d tweeted one supporter, while another quipped, \u201cCan he play this week?\u201d Skeptics point to Riley\u2019s \u201cunexplosive\u201d label from draft profiles, but his intangibles\u2014hustle and coachability\u2014echo Hafley\u2019s praise for \u201cblue-collar\u201d additions.<\/p>\n

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Implications for Packers\u2019 Playoff Push: A Timely Boost in NFC North Race<\/h3>\n

With the Packers one game behind Detroit in the NFC North and holding the No. 6 seed, Riley\u2019s arrival could stabilize a unit that must contain Bears RB D\u2019Andre Swift (774 rushing yards) on Sunday. A strong debut might cement his role through the stretch run, including rematches with the Lions and a potential Wild Card tilt. For Gutekunst, it\u2019s low-risk upside: Riley\u2019s practice squad elevation costs minimal cap space ($850K remaining on his rookie deal).<\/p>\n

As Lambeau Field braces for December chills, Riley embodies the Packers\u2019 ethos\u2014undrafted grit turned opportunity. If he anchors the middle, Green Bay\u2019s Super Bowl aspirations gain serious traction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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