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NFL·INJURY·October 3, 2026 02:17 PM ET

Packers place DT Warren Brinson on injured reserve

2025 sixth-round pick had 13 tackles in 11 games

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Packers have placed DT Warren Brinson on injured reserve. Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Green Bay moved Brinson to injured reserve Saturday after he was listed questionable earlier this week. The defensive tackle joined the Packers as a sixth-round pick in 2025 and now comes off the active roster during the regular season.

Why it matters: The move thins Green Bay's depth on the interior defensive line and turns a midweek injury designation into a longer roster absence. It also adds to the Packers' recent injury churn as the club keeps adjusting its 53-man roster.

By the numbers: Brinson played 11 games in 2025 and posted 13 tackles with 0.5 sacks after Green Bay drafted him 198th overall in the sixth round out of Georgia.

What to watch: Green Bay's next roster move will show how it plans to The upcoming injury report should also indicate whether more defensive-line changes are coming.

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