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Packers claim K James Turner off waivers from Lions

One day after releasing kicker Jack Podlesny to trim the kicking competition to just two, the Green Bay Packers claimed kicker James Turner off waivers from the Detroit Lions, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.

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

In Green Bay, Turner will join a kicking competition featuring 2023 draft pick Anders Carlson and veteran Greg Joseph.

Turner was an All-Big Ten pick for the national champion Michigan Wolverines in 2023. He transferred to Michigan after four seasons at Louisville.