Overview
- The Packers signed cornerback Elijah Culp to their 17-man practice squad and released offensive lineman Josh Gesky to open the spot on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026.
- Culp is an undrafted rookie who spent six college seasons at Austin Peay, Troy, Charlotte and James Madison and had brief NFL stints with the Arizona Cardinals and the Indianapolis Colts.
- Reporters noted Culp’s time under Cardinals defensive staff linked to Nick Rallis gives him possible scheme familiarity that could speed his adjustment to Jonathan Gannon’s defense.
- Gesky signed as an undrafted free agent with a reported guarantee near $200,000–$215,000 and that guaranteed money was recorded as dead cap for 2026 while his practice-squad pay will offset the 2027 cap, according to cap analysis.
- The move underscores Green Bay’s heavy offensive-line depth between the 53-man roster and practice squad and reflects the short-term job volatility for fringe players while opening flexibility to shore up cornerback depth.