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The Green Bay Packers placed linebacker Edgerrin Cooper on injured reserve with an Achilles tear, signing Kristian Welch from the practice squad in his place. Head coach Matt LaFleur also addressed the upcoming Bears game, notably refusing to criticize Ben Johnson. The team held additional tryouts for veteran talent.

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Packers Wire · Tue 8:50 PM ET

Packers' Tuesday tryout list includes veteran LB, former Rams draft pick — Green Bay conducted tryouts for several players, including veteran linebacker Deion Jones, a former Pro Bowler for the Falcons.

SB Nation · Tue 7:36 PM ET

Packers work out 4, including former Pro Bowl LB Deion Jones

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Packers' Tuesday tryout list includes veteran LB, former Rams draft pick — Green Bay conducted tryouts for several players, including veteran linebacker Deion Jones, a former Pro Bowler for the Falcons.

Packers work out 4, including former Pro Bowl LB Deion Jones