Packers sign USFL receiver Ish Hyman

No, the Green Bay Packers did not sign Julio Jones. No, they have not signed Odell Beckham Jr. just yet. However, the team did add another receiver from the USFL. 

After bringing on Osirus Mitchell earlier this week, the team also signed Ish Hyman from the Michigan Panthers of the USFL. Hyman is the 90th and final player to be named to Green Bay's 90-man roster for training camp.

For the Michigan Panthers, Hyman caught 15 passes for 158 receiving yards and two touchdowns in the 2022 season. He also adds punt return experience (seven returns for 78 yards). 

After going undrafted in 2019, the former James Madison star bounced around to the Cleveland Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers. Hyman caught two passes for Tampa in his two games playing for the Bucs during the 2019 season. The 6-0, 196-pound gadget player could compete for a role on special teams. He has 4.4 speed, which is even faster on the playing field. If Hyman can find a way to carve out some opportunities in camp, his versatility could be very attractive for the Packers.

The Packers have signed the most USFL players in the league so far, including the addition of tight end Sal Cannella. It is very clear that the team is looking for others to step up after the losses of All-Pro receiver Davante Adams and speedster Marquez Valdes-Scantling this offseason. The Packers now have over 10 receivers fighting for just six to eight roster spots.