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Packers Claim Rookie Chris Hilton to Bolster Receiver Depth

The addition gives Green Bay a developmental deep threat who will be evaluated for practice reps and special teams if he clears a physical.

Overview

  • The Packers were awarded wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr. off waivers from the Washington Commanders on Sunday and will add him to the roster once he passes a team physical.
  • Green Bay opened a roster spot by waiving cornerback Marlon Jones and safety Johnathan Baldwin with injury designations and re-signed receiver Kisean Johnson after a tryout.
  • The team also worked out undrafted South Alabama receiver Devin Voisin as it scans for extra bodies and competition at the bottom of the receiver room.
  • Hilton is an LSU product who measured 6'0" and 188 pounds at the combine and ran a 4.41-second 40-yard dash, profiling as a vertical deep threat despite limited college route volume and contested-catch production.
  • With short-term injuries to other receivers creating more practice reps, Hilton’s path is likely through special teams and preseason production to earn a spot on the 53-man roster or practice squad.