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The Green Bay Packers have re-signed linebacker Eric Wilson, who has been a key contributor on special teams and defense over the last two years, after originally joining the team from the New Orleans Saints' practice squad. Wilson, an eighth-year player, has also previously played for the Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, and Houston Texans, with a solid track record in both regular season and postseason games.
The Green Bay Packers have re-signed linebacker and core special teamer Eric Wilson, who led the team in special teams snaps last season and is known for his strong special teams play. With the team transitioning to a 4-3 defense, Wilson's re-signing provides depth at off-ball linebacker and reinforces the Packers' special teams unit.
Linebacker Eric Wilson announced on Instagram that he will be returning to the Green Bay Packers for another year, although the team has not confirmed any deal yet. Wilson has been a core special teamer for the Packers over the last two seasons and has also played for the Eagles, Texans, and Vikings since joining the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2018, amassing 328 tackles, nine sacks, four interceptions, two forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries in his career.
The Green Bay Packers are interested in retaining free agents Keisean Nixon, Eric Wilson, and Tyler Davis, all of whom have expiring contracts and will become unrestricted free agents at the start of the new league year. Nixon is a two-time first-team All-Pro kickoff returner and nickel cornerback, Wilson has been a core special teams player, and Davis was a core special teamer before suffering a season-ending knee injury. The team also has several other unrestricted free agents, and the new league year begins on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. CT, with the legal tampering period starting on Monday at noon.
Free agent linebacker Krys Barnes has left the Green Bay Packers to sign a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals. Barnes played in 35 games and made 24 starts between the 2020 and 2022 seasons, tallying 190 tackles, 3.0 sacks, nine tackles for loss and four pass breakups. The Packers re-signed Eric Wilson on the same day Barnes left. In Arizona, Barnes will team up with returning linebackers Zaven Collins, Isaiah Simmons, Blake Lynch and Ezekiel Turner and newcomers Kyzir White and Josh Woods.
The Green Bay Packers have re-signed linebacker and special teamer Eric Wilson, who led the team in special teams tackles and grade at Pro Football Focus last season. Wilson has played in 91 career games and seen action on over 1,300 special teams snaps. The Packers have dedicated their offseason to special teams, re-signing and signing several players. Wilson will remain a core special teamer while providing experienced depth at linebacker.
The Green Bay Packers have re-signed linebacker Eric Wilson, who played 13 games for the team last season and tied for the team lead with 13 special teams tackles. Wilson is a seventh-year player who has appeared in 78 regular-season games with 27 starts and has played for the Vikings, Eagles, and Texans. He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent.