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Packers sign former 1st round linebacker

The Green Bay Packers announced on Tuesday that they let go of practice squad linebacker Chris Russell, who originally signed with the Packers as an undrafted free agent in mid-August, in order to clear a roster spot for the addition of former first-round linebacker Jamin Davis. Davis, the 19th overall pick in the 2021 draft, turned a breakout redshirt junior season at Kentucky — his first season as a starter — into a soaring draft stock with the help of his 4.47-second 40-yard dash time and a 42” vertical jump.

In four seasons with the Washington Commanders, Davis played in 50 games, made 36 starts and recorded a total of 2,244 defensive snaps.