Former Patriots Backup Quarterback Signed To Packers Practice Squad

The Green Bay Packers desperately need an NFL-ready backup quarterback heading into Week 14, and they’re building out their depth with a New England Patriots draft pick and former practice squad signal-caller.

Danny Etling, a seventh-round pick (No. 219 overall) by the Patriots in 2018, on Tuesday was signed to the Packers’ practice squad, the team announced. He filled the spot previously held by Kurt Benkert, who was moved to the active roster as a COVID-19 replacement for regular backup Jordan Love. Love was added to the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Etling spent his first professional season on the Patriots practice squad, getting a crack at action in the preseason and running for an…