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Packers place Sean Richardson on IR, promote Justin Perillo to 53

The season and maybe career of the team's big safety came to an end Wednesday.

As expected, a second serious neck injury has ended the season of safety Sean Richardson. On Wednesday, the Green Bay Packers announced their decision to place the defensive back on injured reserve, promoting tight end Justin Perillo to the 53-man roster. The team also signed cornerback Kyle Sebetic to the practice squad.

Richardson suffered a neck injury during the week of practice leading up to Green Bay's Week 5 tilt with the St.