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The Packers agreed to terms with veteran linebacker Isaiah Simmons on Monday and they also took care of some other roster housekeeping. They have re-signed safety Zayne Anderson and waived defensive lineman Leonard Payne.

Green Bay Packers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 28

Packers Re-Sign ERFA DB Zayne Anderson, Cut DL Leonard Payne

The Green Bay Packers officially waived DT Leonard Payne on Monday and re-signed exclusive rights free agent DB Zayne Anderson. Anderson, 28, signed with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent out of BYU in 2021.

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Packers sign another defensive tackle to reserve/futures deal

Leonard Payne Jr. is the fourth defensive tackle Green Bay has signed in three days The Green Bay Packers made an additional signing on Wednesday after the team already signed seven outside players to reserve/futures contracts on Tuesday.

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Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 15

Packers Sign One of Coach Prime’s Defensive Linemen

The Green Bay Packers continued adding to their offseason roster by signing first-year defensive tackle Leonard Payne on Wednesday. Payne was an undrafted free agent in 2024 who spent his training camp with the Miami Dolphins.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / December 22, 2023

Colorado DT Leonard Payne Jr. declares for NFL draft

Rather than be part of a college program for a seventh season, Colorado defensive tackle Leonard Payne Jr. is moving on to the NFL. Payne posted on Instagram that he has decided to declare for the NFL draft.

College Football News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / December 22, 2023

Colorado’s Leonard Payne Jr. declares for 2024 NFL Draft

Leonard Payne Jr. has decided not to try and seek an additional year of eligibility. On Thursday, he officially entered his name for consideration in the 2024 NFL Draft.