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Kirksey eager to join Packers, reunite with Pettine

GREEN BAY(WBAY)- The Packers signed their first unrestricted free agent from another team this week in receiver Devin Funchess. But the first to sign with them this offseason was Christian Kirksey, who replaces Blake Martinez at inside linebacker. Kirksey spoke with WBAY-TV on Friday via Zoom.

After being released by the Browns following two injury-plagued seasons, the 6-year veteran visited the Bills, Raiders and Packers before the NFL shut down all visits due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Two things greeted Kirksey upon his arrival at Lambeau Field; his former head coach in Cleveland, current Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine; and the large Lombardi Trophy replica inside the American Family Insurance gate.