{
  "id": 7781208,
  "title": "Packers sign former Colts draft pick, former Jets WR to practice squad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/packers-sign-former-colts-draft-pick-former-jets-wr-to-practice-squad",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T12:05:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/packers-sign-former-colts-draft-120533962.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Green Bay Packers have bolstered their practice squad by signing two players previously associated with the Indianapolis Colts and the New York Jets. According to Bill Huber of Packers on SI, the team has added defensive lineman Eric Johnson and wide receiver Quincey Skinner Jr. to their practice squad roster.\n\nJohnson, a fifth-round pick of the Colts in the 2022 draft, has amassed 51 career games appearances and 12 of those came during the 2023 season with the Colts. He has participated in 700 defensive snaps and 132 special teams snaps throughout his four-year career with the PFF crediting him with 10 pressures and 10 stops. However, his grades have been less than stellar each of the last four seasons.\n\nThe Packers had three open spots on their practice squad after signing Bo Melton and releasing Scott Daly and Chris Hilton Jr. Johnson's addition to the practice squad was necessary after the Packers lost Nazir Stackhouse on waivers and Jaden Crumedy to the Houston Texans. Even with seven defensive linemen already on the 53-man roster, adding Johnson was essential.\n\nOn the other side of the field, the Packers traded out Chris Hilton Jr. for Skinner Jr., who was undrafted in 2025 before signing with the Atlanta Falcons. He joined the Jets in July but was released before the final cuts on August 30. Skinner's time at Vanderbilt saw him catch 66 passes for 809 yards and eight touchdowns over three seasons. The Packers play the Jets on Sunday, so Skinner could potentially provide some inside information on New York's offense before Week 2. Skinner is now the second wide receiver on the Packers' practice squad, following Isaiah Neyor.\n\nThe Packers have one more spot on their practice squad open, leaving room for further additions as the season progresses.",
  "summary": "The Packers filled two of their practice squad openings with a former Colts draft pick at DL and a former Jets WR.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "NY Jets vs Packers predictions from our experts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/ny-jets-vs-packers-predictions-from-our-experts",
        "published": "2026-09-16T10:07:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}