Packers sign Pierre Strong Jr. to active roster
Strong was previously a member of Green Bay’s practice squad. This hints that Chris Brooks will miss Week 5
The Green Bay Packers have added running back Pierre Strong Jr. to their active roster, providing them with a potential fourth option for the upcoming game against the Chicago Bears. Chris Brooks, their current starter, suffered an ankle injury in Week 4 and has not been able to practice with the team since. Head coach Matt LaFleur mentioned that they will give Brooks another day to assess his condition before testing his ability to play.
The signing of Strong suggests that Brooks may miss the Week 5 matchup. Strong, who has been on the Packers' practice squad for two years, has not played in a regular-season game during that time. However, he was activated last season due to injuries and will likely serve as backup to MarShawn Lloyd and Kaleb Johnson in the running back unit.
Additionally, Strong could potentially replace Brooks on special teams. With the roster and practice squad now fully constituted, the Packers have completed their recent transactions, which included signing linebacker Jack Dingle to the practice squad.
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