Packers Make Roster Changes Following Victory Over Bears
WHO:
packers.com - The Green Bay Packers signed cornerback Elijah Culp to the practice squad and released guard Josh Gesky from the practice squad.
Heavy NFL - The Packers tried out three players, including two defensive backs and one defensive tackle, after their Week 5 win over the Chicago Bears.
chicagobears.com - The Chicago Bears hosted their first alumni road trip, bringing 14 former players to Green Bay for the game against the Packers.
Heavy NFL - The Green Bay Packers are looking for players to step up due to the injury to wide receiver Jayden Reed.
Heavy NFL - Skyy Moore, who was expected to replace Reed, also went down, leading to increased playing time for Bo Melton and J. Michael Sturdivant.
Heavy NFL - The New York Giants signed former Packers offensive lineman Josh Gesky to their practice squad.
chicagobears.com - The Chicago Bears activated DL Shemar Turner off Reserve/PUP.
packers.com - CB Elijah Culp, a rookie out of James Madison University, will wear No. 39 for the Packers.
packers.com - The Green Bay Packers, General Manager Brian Gutekunst, CB Elijah Culp, G Josh Gesky
Heavy NFL - The Green Bay Packers, Elijah Culp
WHAT:
packers.com - Elijah Culp, a rookie out of James Madison University, was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Arizona Cardinals on May 8, 2026, and was released after training camp. He spent a week on the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts before joining the Packers.
Heavy NFL - The Packers are looking to extend their winning streak to three games against the Dallas Cowboys on "Sunday Night Football."
packers.com - Christian Watson has 26 receptions for 474 yards and six touchdowns this season, making him the third player in team history to achieve 25-plus catches, six-plus TD receptions, and an average of 18.0-plus yards per catch in the first five games.
packers.com - Watson's performance includes a streak of catching at least one touchdown pass in each of his last four games at Lambeau Field.
packers.com - Watson's 143 receiving yards in the game against the Bears marked a significant contribution to the team's offensive success.
packers.com - The Packers' defense finished the Week 5 win over the Chicago Bears with five takeaways, including three interceptions from S Xavier McKinney and LB Ty'Ron Hopper, a strip sack by DT Devonte Wyatt, and a forced fumble by LB Zaire Franklin.
Heavy NFL - The Packers moved on from Josh Gesky on a Tuesday, and he was signed by the Giants the following day.
chicagobears.com - The Chicago Bears placed a player on Reserve/Suspended by Commissioner.
packers.com - Elijah Culp earned third-team All-Sun Belt honors in his final collegiate season.
packers.com - The Packers signed cornerback Elijah Culp to the practice squad and released guard Josh Gesky from the practice squad.
Heavy NFL - The Packers tried out three players, including two defensive backs and one defensive tackle, after their Week 5 win over the Chicago Bears.
WHERE:
packers.com - Green Bay, Wisconsin (home of the Packers)
Heavy NFL - Green Bay, Wisconsin (home of the Packers)
WHEN:
Heavy NFL - The Packers will face the Dallas Cowboys on "Sunday Night Football" on an upcoming date.
Heavy NFL - The Packers will face the Dallas Cowboys in a nationally televised game on an upcoming Sunday night.
chicagobears.com - The transactions were announced following the Bears' recent roster changes.
NO_NEW_FACTS
packers.com - The transactions were announced on a Tuesday following a victory over the Chicago Bears.
Heavy NFL - The Packers' Week 5 win occurred prior to the roster changes.
WHY:
chicagobears.com - The Bears organized the alumni road trip to reconnect former players and celebrate their legacy within the organization.
Heavy NFL - The signing of Gesky by the Giants occurred after he was released from the Packers' practice squad.
Heavy NFL - The roster changes were made following the Packers' victory over the Chicago Bears.
HOW:
packers.com - Culp earned third-team All-Sun Belt honors in his final collegiate season.
packers.com - Watson's success is attributed to his experience in Head Coach Matt LaFleur's offense over the past 4½ years, allowing him to effectively execute plays and contribute significantly to the team's performance.
packers.com - The Packers' offensive line has stabilized, allowing quarterback Jordan Love to survey the field and move around as needed during the Week 5 game against the Bears.
packers.com - Culp played at James Madison in 2025 after spending two years (2023-24) at Charlotte, two seasons (2021-22) at Troy, and one season at Austin Peay (2020).
packers.com - Elijah Culp was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Arizona Cardinals on May 8, 2026, and was released after training camp. He spent a week on the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts before joining the Packers.
The Green Bay Packers have signed rookie cornerback Elijah Culp to their practice squad while releasing guard Josh Gesky. Culp, who previously spent time with the Indianapolis Colts and was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Arizona Cardinals, earned third-team All-Sun Belt honors during his final season at James Madison University. The Packers are gearing up to extend their winning streak to three games when they take on the Dallas Cowboys on "Sunday Night Football" on an upcoming date.