US EditionLB Nick Niemann finds new home in Green Bay after getting cut by Texans
Nick Niemann joins the Packers one day after release by Texans, filling a special teams role with a history of leading tackles and quickly adapting to new teams.
- After being cut by the Houston Texans, Nick Niemann reported to the Green Bay Packers, flying out at 5 a.m. Wednesday to begin practicing after Green Bay freed a cornerback roster spot.
- A sixth-round pick out of Iowa, Niemann played 64 games in four seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers and led in special-teams tackles, logging 74% of special-teams snaps in 2023.
- Drawing on a football family, Nick Niemann noted his adaptability comes from moving frequently for father Jay Niemann's coaching and learning from older brother Ben Niemann's NFL career.
- The move should bolster the Packers' special teams, as Niemann adjusts quickly after arriving Wednesday with the upcoming NFL season just days away.
- When finalizing the 53-man roster on Tuesday, Green Bay Packers chose to keep six cornerbacks, prioritizing Kamal Hadden and veteran options over Corey Ballentine to manage depth.
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LB Nick Niemann finds new home in Green Bay after getting cut by Texans
Nick Niemann wasted no time finding a new team. The linebacker and special teams standout reported to the Green Bay Packers one day after the Houston Texans cut him.
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