GREEN BAY – The coffee was flowing for Quinton Dial during his first official day as a member of the Packers.
It had been a topsy-turvy week for the 6-foot-5, 318-pound defensive tackle prior to stepping on the practice field for the first time on Thursday.
It started Saturday when Dial was informed of his release after four seasons with the 49ers, who are transitioning from a 3-4 to 4-3 defense. Shortly thereafter, the Packers contacted his agent to express interest in a free-agent visit.
Dial arrived in Green Bay Monday, visited and signed with the Packers Tuesday, flew back to San Francisco Wednesday to gather his belongings and reported back on Thursday.