The Green Bay Packers avoided the worst possible outcome after waiving Nyjalik Kelly. The rookie edge rusher cleared waivers and returned to the Packers’ practice squad Monday, keeping a promising developmental defender in the building. That does not make the initial decision correct. Green Bay’s biggest cutdown-day mistake was failing to protect […] The post Packers' biggest mistake on 53-man roster cutdown day ahead of 2026 NFL season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Green Bay Packers brought a promising pass-rusher back one day after cutting him. The post Packers Reunite With Standout Edge-Rusher in Micah Parsons’ Absence appeared first on HEAVY.

The Chicago Bears make sense as a landing spot for a rookie edge-rusher the Packers just waived. The post Bears Landing Spot for Packers’ Breakout Pass-Rusher After Cut appeared first on HEAVY.

The Packers were able to sign standout rookie edge rusher Nyjalik Kelly to the practice squad on Monday.

Despite standout preseason plays and game-changing turnovers, these former Knights face a tense waiver period as Green Bay maneuvers to retain their high-upside talent on the practice squad.

Who did the Packers cut? Here are all the releases.

Nyjalik Kelly fueled his roster bid with a dominant defensive showcase for Green Bay, recording a momentum-shifting interception and crucial sack to solidify his professional future.

The Green Bay Packers made Nyjalik Kelly stand out before he ever took a preseason snap.Green Bay gave the undrafted edge rusher $265,000 guaranteed after the 2026 NFL Draft, making him the highest-paid undrafted free agent in franchise history. Three months later, Kelly is giving the Packers a reason to consider keeping that investment on […] The post Packers’ Record-Setting UDFA Makes Late Push for Roster Spot appeared first on HEAVY.

RJ Harvey ignited the scoreboard with a sliding touchdown catch before Jaden Nixon and Nyjalik Kelly fueled a late Green Bay surge with explosive plays on both sides.