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The Green Bay Packers have made another move just days before they host the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field in week one.\u00a0 Green Bay, who has completely revamped their offense this season, saw their defense take a huge step last year.<\/p>\n

This year hopes to be much of the same, and one veteran could help with that.<\/p>\n

Breaking: Packers Add 64-Game NFL Veteran Days Before The 2025 Season Kicks Off<\/h3>\n
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Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has a word with a referee during a preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks on Aug. 23, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Seahawks 20-7. \u00a9 Sarah Kloepping\/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Isaiah Simmons and Kristian Welch were the two candidates competing for the fifth position at linebacker for the Green Bay Packers. After both players were released, General Manager Brian Gutekunst immediately replaced them on the 53-man roster:<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, the Packers signed off-ball linebacker Nick Niemann, who has already played in the NFL for the Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans. The news was first reported by\u00a0Bill Huber, from Sports Illustrated.<\/p>\n

Because Niemann is a vested veteran, he didn\u2019t need to go through waivers. Cut by the Texans, he was free to sign elsewhere\u2014and decided to do it in Green Bay.<\/p>\n

A sixth-round pick back in 2021, Niemann played his first four NFL seasons for the Chargers. After his rookie contract expired, the linebacker signed back in March with the Texans. However, he was released on Tuesday as part of the final roster cuts.<\/p>\n

Throughout his NFL career, Niemann has played 326 snaps in the box, 22 in the slot, and 16 at the defensive line. As expected, he has a big special teams track record, with 1,291 snaps in the NFL. He has experience on the field in kick return, kick coverage, punt return, and field goal block units.<\/p>\n

Because Niemann is a vested veteran who will be on the roster by Week 1, his base salary will be fully guaranteed\u2014a strong indication that the Packers want him for the entire season.<\/p>\n

Green Bay\u2019s off-ball linebacker room also has Edgerrin Cooper, Quay Walker, Isaiah McDuffie, and Ty\u2019Ron Hopper.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Oct 21, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Nick Niemann (31) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Here is a look at Niemann\u2019s career stats:<\/p>\n

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