The Green Bay Packers announced the signing of 13 players to the team's practice squad on Wednesday. All 13 players were with the Packers in training camp, including linebacker Kristian Welch, receiver Mecole Hardman and international kicker Mark McNamee.
Because McNamee doesn't count as an International Pathway Program player, the Packers can have 17 players on the practice squad, so four other signings are still coming. Among the outside signings already reported are quarterback Clayton Tune and offensive lineman Dalton Cooper. They will need to pass physicals in Green Bay before officially signed.
The Packers signed the following players on Wednesday:
RB Israel Abanikanda
DL Deslin Alexandre
DB Johnathan Baldwin
T Brant Banks
DL James Ester
WR Mecole Hardman
LB Jamon Johnson
K Mark McNamee
DL Arron Mosby
WR Isaiah Neyor
WR Will Sheppard
DB Jaylin Simpson
LB Kristian Welch
Among the notables are Abanikanda, a 2023 fifth-round pick who impressed the Packers as a kickoff returner during the preseason; Hardman, a three-time Super Bowl champion with versatility and experience at returner; Mosby, who was one of the Packers' core special teamers last year; and Welch, a Wisconsin native who has been solid each of the last two summers in Green Bay and can play multiple special teams roles.