{
  "id": 12509062,
  "title": "Packers' Tuesday tryout list includes veteran LB, former Rams draft pick",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/packers-tuesday-tryout-list-includes-veteran-lb-former-rams-draft-pick",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T00:50:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/packers-tuesday-tryout-list-includes-005044697.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Green Bay Packers held tryouts on Tuesday, bringing in a mix of veteran linebackers and cornerback prospects. According to the league's transaction wire, linebacker Deion Jones, linebacker Chris Paul, cornerback Cobee Bryant, and cornerback Dwight McGlothern were among the four players evaluated. Jones, a second-round pick from 2016, has made 128 career appearances and was a Pro Bowl selection in 2017, showcasing his experience and reliability. Paul, who was undrafted in 2025, has yet to make a regular season appearance but was compared to former Miami Dolphins middle linebacker Zaire Franklin. Bryant, an undrafted free agent from Kansas, played in seven games for the Atlanta Falcons last season and had the opportunity to start once. McGlothern, also undrafted, contributed to 15 games for the Minnesota Vikings over the past two seasons, appearing in 50 defensive and 37 special teams snaps before being released. The Packers' roster has been affected by injuries to starting linebacker Edgerrin Cooper and starting linebacker Brandon Cisse. As a result, they signed practice squad player Kristian Welch, whose spot was subsequently filled by newly evaluated rookie Damon Bankston. However, with the potential for more roster adjustments on Wednesday, the Packers may be looking for additional reinforcements, particularly for their linebacker position.",
  "summary": "The Packers worked out a pair of LBs and a pair of DBs on Tuesday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Green Bay Packers held tryouts on Tuesday.",
    "Evaluated players include veteran LB Deion Jones and former Rams draft pick Cobee Bryant.",
    "Packers may seek more reinforcements due to injuries."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}