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Big Loss But Big Day: What Packers Roster Moves Mean for Sunday vs. Panthers

Wisconsin native Kristian Welch failed to make the Green Bay Packers’ roster at the end of training camp in 2024 and again in 2025. Belatedly, he’s on it now and will be on the field for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field.

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Packers’ Kristian Welch Hoping for Happier Ending This Time

Wisconsin native Kristian Welch was a force during last year’s preseason. The linebacker paced the Green Bay Packers with 16 tackles and three passes defensed and led the NFL with two interceptions.

Green Bay Packers News / Acme Packing Co / July 29

Packers work out quarterback-turned-linebacker

Michael Batton has played at four colleges since being a high school quarterback in Texas. According to the NFL’s transaction report, the Green Bay Packers worked out linebacker Michael Batton on Tuesday.

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NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / July 21

Packers Training Camp Preview: Linebacker Battles, X-Factor, Game-Changer

During minicamp in 2021, the Green Bay Packers signed De’Vondre Campbell. After Campbell turned in an All-Pro season, the Packers used their first-round pick in 2022 on Quay Walker in hope of building a super-tandem at linebacker.

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Which NFL players are the most interesting trade candidates?

The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / March 28

Packers bring back last year's preseason standout as they look to bolster depth at an important defensive spot

The Green Bay Packers only had four off-ball linebackers on the 90-man roster. Not anymore. On Friday, the team signed back Kristian Welch, a preseason standout in 2024 but who ended up not making the 53-man roster.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 28

Packers Sign LB Kristian Welch

The Green Bay Packers announced they signed LB Kristian Welch to a contract on Friday. Welch, 26, signed with the Ravens after going undrafted out of Iowa in the 2020 NFL Draft.

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

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NFL News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / October 21, 2024

Ravens Make Roster Moves Ahead of Buccaneers Game

Ahead of their Monday Night Football matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Baltimore Ravens have signed running back Chris Collier to the active roster and elevated linebacker Kristian Welch from the pracitce sqaud.

Baltimore Ravens News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 21, 2024

Ravens Elevate LB Kristian Welch, Sign RB Chris Collier To Active Roster

The Ravens announced on Monday that they are elevating LB Kristian Welch from the practice squad and signing RB Chris Collier to the active roster. Welch, 26, signed with the Ravens after going undrafted out of Iowa in the 2020 NFL Draft.

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Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / October 16, 2024

Linebacker recently cut by Broncos opts to join Ravens

The Denver Broncos cut two players from the active roster on Tuesday: inside linebacker Kristian Welch and safety Tanner McCalister. McCalister cleared waivers on Wednesday and he intends to re-sign on Denver’s practice squad, according to a report from the Denver Gazette‘s Chris Tomasson.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / October 16, 2024

Ravens Reunite With Former LB

The Baltimore Ravens are making a pair of roster moves ahead of Week 7's matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On Wednesday, the team announced that it has signed linebacker Kristian Welch and cornerback Anthony Kendall to their practice squad.

Baltimore Ravens News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 16, 2024

Ravens Sign Two To Practice Squad

The Ravens announced that they have signed LB Kristian Welch and CB Anthony Kendall to their practice squad on Wednesday. The following is an updated look at Baltimore’s practice squad: T Corey Bullock RB Chris Collier CB Bump Cooper Jr.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 15, 2024

Broncos Release ILB Welch, Waive DB McCalister

The Denver Broncos cut loose a pair of defenders on Tuesday, releasing inside linebacker Kristian Welch and waiving safety Tanner McCalister from the 53-man roster, the team announced.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 3, 2024

Sean Payton Dishes on Why Broncos Signed LB Kristian Welch

Shortly after the initial 53-man roster was set, the Denver Broncos saw an opportunity for an upgrade and shook things up. After making the 53-man roster out of training camp, undrafted rookie linebacker Levelle Bailey was waived to make room for former Green Bay Packers linebacker Kristian Welch.

Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / September 2, 2024

4 Broncos players have new jersey numbers this week

The number changes continue for Denver Broncos players leading up to Sunday’s season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. Three Broncos players changed their numbers this week and a fourth player — new linebacker Kristian Welch — picked his number.

Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / September 2, 2024

Linebacker signed with Broncos after dominating them in preseason

When the Denver Broncos faced the Green Bay Packers in their second preseason game last month, Packers linebacker Kristian Welch totaled six tackles (including one behind the line of scrimmage), one pass breakup and one interception.

Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / September 2, 2024

Broncos' updated 53-man roster after change at linebacker

The Denver Broncos made one change to their 53-man roster last week, bringing in linebacker Kristian Welch to replace rookie Levelle Bailey on the active roster.

NFL News / Acme Packing Co / August 30, 2024

Broncos are the 4th team to sign a Packer released at 2024 cutdowns

Linebacker Kristian Welch now joins Denver, where he had joint practice and a preseason game with the Packers this summer. A surprising move the Green

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / August 29, 2024

Broncos Sign ILB Kristian Welch, Waive ILB Levelle Bailey

The Denver Broncos tweaked its initial 53-man roster on Thursday, signing former Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Kristian Welch, the team announced.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 29, 2024

Broncos Signed LB Kristian Welch

The Denver Broncos signed LB Kristian Welch to a contract on Thursday, according to Nick Kosmider. Welch, 26, signed with the Ravens after going undrafted out of Iowa in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / August 27, 2024

Source: Packers Release Preseason Star Kristian Welch

The Green Bay Packers have released one of their preseason stars, Wisconsin native Kristian Welch, a source told Packers On SI. Welch, who grew up about 60 miles from Lambeau Field in Iola, Wis., recovered a fumble in the first preseason game against Cleveland and had interceptions against Denver and Baltimore in the final two preseason games.

Green Bay Packers News / Acme Packing Co / August 26, 2024

Packers on the Bubble: A closer look at Kristian Welch

Let’s dig into Kristian Welch’s film from the Packers’ final preseason game to see what we can learn. The Green Bay Packers’ final preseason game of 2024 has come and gone, which means we now enter the slightly-less-than-two-week slog of no Packers football before the regular season starts.