(PACKERS) – The Green Bay Packers have signed linebacker Nick Niemann and released cornerback Micah Robinson. General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced the transactions Wednesday.
Niemann (6-3, 234) is a fifth-year player out of the University of Iowa who was originally selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the sixth round (No. 185 overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft. He played for the Chargers for four seasons (2021-24), appearing in 64 games with three starts and tying QB Justin Herbert for the most games played on the team over that span. Overall, Niemann registered 51 tackles (26 solo), a tackle for a loss, a QB hit, an interception, three passes defensed and a fumble recovery on defense while his 36 special teams tackles tied for No. 13 in the league from 2021-24.
He led the Chargers in special teams tackles in 2021 (14) and 2024 (11) and tied for the team lead in 2023 (eight). Niemann also appeared in two postseason contests, registering a tackle on special teams. He spent this past offseason and training camp with the Houston Texans. Niemann will wear No. 51 for the Packers.
Meet the practice squad: The Green Bay Packers have signed the following players to the practice squad: runningback Israel Abanikanda, defensive lineman Deslin Alexandre, defensive back Johnathan Baldwin, tackle Brant Banks, defensive lineman James Ester, wide receiver Mecole Hardman, linebacker Jamon Johnson, kicker Mark McNamee (NFL International Player Pathway program), defensive lineman Arron Mosby, wide receiver Isaiah Neyor, wide receiver Will Sheppard, defensive back Jaylin Simpson and linebacker Kristian Welch. General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced the transactions Wednesday.
All 13 players signed to the practice squad spent time with the Packers during the 2025 preseason.
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