Green Bay Packers sign veteran defensive lineman ahead of season finale

by: Brian Jones 4 hours ago brianjones_93

The Green Bay Packers are bringing back defensive lineman Jonathan Ford , who spent the past two seasons with the Chicago Bears. On Tuesday, the Packers announced they have claimed Ford off waivers.

Jonathan Ford began his NFL career in Green Bay, as the team selected him in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was on the Packers’ active roster and practice squad from 2022 to 2024, but did not play in a game.

On Oct. 25, 2024, the Bears signed Ford off of the Packers’ practice squad and placed him on the active roster. The former Miamidefensive lineman played in four games for the Bears that season and notched nine tackles and a tackle for a loss. This year, Ford played in eight games for the Bears and tallied four tackles. In his NFL career, Ford has played in 12 games and recorded 13 tackles and one tackle for loss.

During his time in Miami, Ford was a starter in his last three seasons. He played in a total of 50 games in five years and posted 21 tackles, eight tackles for loss, three sacks, and one forced fumble.

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