Packers Re-sign Niemann, Trade for Franklin

0:00It's March 7th for the NFL, let's get into it. The Green Bay Packers have resigned special teams stand out, Nick Neiman to a one-year deal. This move comes right after they traded for linebackers I year Franklin from the Indian apolis Colts, who was lined up to start at Mike Linebacker in, 2026. That gives the Packers 5 capable linebackers heading into next season, including Franklin, Edger and Cooper, Isaiah McDuffy, Tyron Hopper, and now Neiman. Neiman's often carried just four off-ball linebackers in past three-four defenses. Keeping five could signal a shift under the new defensive coordinators' plans, similar to what they did last year. Neiman's shown on special teams despite a pectoral injury that sideline him for part of the season. Meanwhile, the Franklin trade and Neiman deal have pushed the Packers back over the salary cap. They will need to cut players or convert more salary to bonuses before March 11th to get compliant. This marks the team's second resigning this off-season, following running back Chris

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