Fri Dec 05 22:30:00 UTC 2025: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Packers Bolster Roster, Sign Riley to Active Roster, Add Sheppard to Practice Squad

GREEN BAY, WI – General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced Wednesday that the Green Bay Packers have signed defensive lineman Jordon Riley to the active roster from the New York Giants’ practice squad. The team also signed wide receiver Will Sheppard to their practice squad.

Riley (6-5, 338 lbs), a third-year player, was originally a seventh-round pick (No. 243 overall) by the Giants in 2023. He brings NFL experience to the Packers defensive line, having appeared in 21 games with five starts for New York in 2023-24. During that time, he recorded 12 tackles (seven solo), three tackles for loss, and a quarterback hit. He will wear No. 97 for Green Bay. Riley’s collegiate career spanned multiple programs, including the University of North Carolina, Garden City (Kan.) Community College, the University of Nebraska, and the University of Oregon. He played in a total of 44 college games.

Sheppard (6-3, 196 lbs), a rookie, initially joined the Packers in late July. He has spent time on both the active roster and practice squad this season. A versatile receiver with experience at Vanderbilt (2020-23) and Colorado (2024), Sheppard amassed 200 receptions for 2,688 yards (13.4 avg.) and 27 touchdowns in 55 games in college. He also contributed on special teams, returning 18 punts for 131 yards (7.3 avg.). In 2022, Sheppard earned second-team All-Southeastern Conference honors from The Associated Press and third-team recognition from Phil Steele’s College Football. Sheppard will wear No. 82 for the Packers.

Additional Announcements:

  • Several former players will greet fans near Lambeau Field on Saturday and Sunday. Players’ schedules are subject to change.
  • The upcoming game will highlight the Walter Payton Man of the Year award. The winner will be announced at NFL Honors on Thursday, Feb. 5.
  • A walk-in job fair for gameday positions will be held in the Atrium Eateries in Lambeau Field.
  • The Green Bay Packers have signed K Lucas Havrisik to practice squad
  • Extended ice skating and tubing hours, midnight countdown and fireworks to highlight New Year’s Eve event.

Also note that the Green Bay Packers have released two players from practice squad.

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