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Green Bay Packers pick up a kicker

(247NEWSSOURCE) GREEN BAY – The Packers have poached a player from an NFC North rival.

NFL Network reports the team claimed James Turner off waivers from the Lions.

The kicker joined Detroit after helping Michigan win a national title. He converted 18-of-21 field goals and was 3-of-4 on kicks 50 yards and over.

Turner was released by the Lions after the team signed UFL kicker Jake Bates to a two-year deal.