Packers Re-sign LB Eric Wilson In Boost To Their Special-teams Units – News18

GREEN BAY, Wis.: The Green Bay Packers have boosted their particular groups by re-signing linebacker Eric Wilson.

Wilson, 29, had 13 particular-groups tackles in 2022 and 11 extra final yr to steer the Packers in every of these seasons. He additionally had 24 tackles on protection final season.

He made a important fumble restoration on the finish of teammate Keisean Nixon’s 73-yard punt return through the Packers’ 24-21 NFC divisional playoff loss at San Francisco.

Wilson beforehand performed for the Minnesota Vikings (2017-20), Philadelphia Eagles (2021) and Houston Texans (2021). The Vikings signed him as an undrafted free agent from Cincinnati.

The Packers signed him off the New Orleans Saints’ follow squad in October 2022.

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