Packers Bolster Quarterback Depth Ahead of Regular-Season Finale

Image Source: Internet

Green Bay, Wis. - In a move to boost their quarterback depth, the Packers signed Desmond Ridder to their practice squad Wednesday. The signing comes as the team remains tight-lipped about their approach to Sunday's final regular-season game, with their playoff seeding already secured. The Packers' quarterbacks, Jordan Love and Malik Willis, practiced Wednesday, with Love participating fully despite being in concussion protocol. Coach Matt LaFleur acknowledged that starters may not play or even suit up for the game, leaving fans and reporters to wait until Sunday to find out who will take the field. Ridder, a veteran quarterback with 18 career starts under his belt, joins the Packers' practice squad. His experience with teams that run similar schemes to Green Bay's offense could help him learn the system quickly. LaFleur noted that Ridder's background with coaches Arthur Smith and Luke Getsy, who have worked with him in the past, could be an asset in his transition. The Packers also activated Clayton Tune from the practice squad for the Ravens game, where he struggled with an interception. Additionally, the team signed guard Karsen Barnhart and cornerback Tyron Herring to the practice squad and claimed cornerback Trevon Diggs off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys. Meanwhile, safety Zayne Anderson and cornerback Nate Hobbs were placed on injured reserve. As the Packers head into their final regular-season game, they are locked into the NFC's No. 7 playoff seed for a third consecutive year. They will face the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in what promises to be an intriguing matchup.