The Green Bay Packers signed cornerback Corey Ballentine, who previously played for multiple NFL teams including the Giants and Jets, and released Gregory Junior. Ballentine, who has been with the Packers since 2022, set career highs in 2023 and will wear No. 35.
The Green Bay Packers made three roster moves ahead of their Week 5 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, signing running back Patrick Taylor from the practice squad to the 53-man roster, releasing outside linebacker Justin Hollins, and elevating cornerback Corey Ballentine from the practice squad to the gameday roster. Taylor is expected to serve as the third-down back in the absence of Aaron Jones, while Hollins may be claimed by another team on waivers. Ballentine provides insurance at cornerback and adds depth to the special teams unit. The Packers are looking to improve their run game and may distribute playing time more evenly among their running backs.
The Green Bay Packers have signed running back Patrick Taylor to the active roster and elevated cornerback Corey Ballentine from the practice squad for gameday, while releasing linebacker Justin Hollins. Taylor, an undrafted free agent, has played in 26 regular-season games and will wear No. 27 for the Packers.
The Green Bay Packers have placed T David Bakhtiari on injured reserve and made several roster moves, including signing LB Kristian Welch to the active roster and elevating CB Corey Ballentine and CB Kiondre Thomas from the practice squad. General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced the transactions.
The Green Bay Packers have re-signed cornerback Corey Ballentine and safety Rudy Ford. Ballentine played in eight games for the Packers last season, while Ford appeared in all 17 games with a career-best six starts. Both players have experience with multiple NFL teams and will provide depth to the Packers' secondary and special teams units.