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Packers Clear Jordan Love to Start, Elevate Desmond Ridder After Releasing Clayton Tune

The moves secure quarterback depth for the wild-card game in Chicago with Malik Willis still nursing a shoulder injury.

Overview

  • Jordan Love was cleared to start against the Bears on Jan. 10 after missing time with a concussion, the team confirmed.
  • Desmond Ridder was signed to the 53-man roster from the practice squad and is eligible to serve as the emergency third quarterback.
  • The Packers released Clayton Tune days after his Week 18 start, when he finished with -7 net passing yards against the Vikings.
  • Green Bay added wide receivers Julian Hicks and Kisean Johnson and tight end Messiah Swinson to the practice squad to bolster depth.
  • Ridder joined the Packers’ practice squad on Dec. 31 and brings prior starting experience from his tenure with the Falcons.