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The Green Bay Packers have one of the best linebacker rooms in the NFL. With Edgerrin Cooper and Zaire Franklin, the Packers have two playmaking starters.

Green Bay Packers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 8

Packers Re-Signing LB Nick Niemann

According to Bill Huber, the Packers have re-signed LB Nick Niemann to a one-year contract. He was prioritized as a core special teamer for Green Bay after some success in that role last year. Niemann, 28, is a former sixth-round pick by the Chargers in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Iowa.

Green Bay Packers News / Total Apex Sports / March 7

Green Bay Packers Re-Sign Special Teams Ace Hours After Zaire Franklin Trade

The Green Bay Packers continue to aggressively shape their roster ahead of the new league year. Shortly after making a significant splash by trading for linebacker Zaire Franklin, the front office secured another important piece of the defensive puzzle.

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Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / March 7

Packers Re-Signing Special Teams Stud Before Start of Free Agency

Just a few days before the unofficial start of free agency, the Green Bay Packers have agreed to terms with linebacker Nick Niemann. It is a one-year deal to retain the special-teams ace, according to a source.

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Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 7

Packers’ Latest Roster Moves Focus on Special Teams, Defense

Thirty-two and counting. The Green Bay Packers made four more roster moves on Wednesday, including placing cornerback/receiver Bo Melton on injured reserve and promoting linebacker Nick Niemann from IR.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 1

High-Impact Player Returns for Packers After Major Injury

When special-teams ace Nick Niemann suffered a torn pectoral in Week 8 at Pittsburgh, he thought his season was over. Instead, the linebacker was back at practice on Wednesday and is hoping to be back on the field for next week’s playoff game.

Green Bay Packers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 1

Packers Announce Three Roster Moves For Week 9

The Green Bay Packers officially signed LB Kristian Welch to the active roster on Saturday and placed LB Nick Niemann on injured reserve. The Packers also

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / October 29

Packers share injury update that quietly carries far more impact than most fans would expect at this point in the season

The Green Bay Packers may be about to lose an important piece of their roster for the next few weeks, even though the regular observer might not even see his impact on the field.

Green Bay Packers News / Total Apex Sports / August 28, 2025

Green Bay Packers New Linebacker Ready To 'Dominate Special Teams'

In the world of the NFL, headlines are often dominated by star quarterbacks and game-changing defensive ends. However, championships are frequently won in the margins, on the plays that don’t always make the highlight reels.

NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / August 27, 2025

New Packers LB Nick Niemann Wants to ‘Dominate on Special Teams’

GREEN BAY – Nick Niemann knows exactly what he wants to bring to the Green Bay Packers. “Some versatility on defense and being able to dominate on special teams and try to keep progressing in that reputation I’ve built and try to be a problem on special teams,” he said.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Former Chargers special teams ace shockingly cut by Texans

A former Los Angeles Chargers' standout is one of the surprise early moves of NFL roster cutdown day as Tuesday morning Nick Niemann was cut by the Houston Texans.

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Houston Texans News / Pro Football Talk / August 26, 2025

Texans will release LB Nick Niemann

The Texans signed linebacker Nick Niemann to a two-year contract this offseason and they guaranteed him $4 million, so he'll likely go down as one of the more surprising cuts around the league on Tuesday.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / August 26, 2025

Texans to release CB Arthur Maulet, LB Nick Niemann

Arthur Maulet joined the Texans in search of at least a depth role in the team’s secondary, but that has not panned out. The veteran slot corner is among Houston’s roster cuts, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson reports.

NFL News / Bolt Beat / March 14, 2025

Chargers sign LB away from Texans, who signed a LB away from the Chargers

Linebacker roulette is not what LA Chargers fans expected to see in what was projected to be a big first week of free agency for the Bolts. Alas, that is exactly what fans are getting as the moves have all been of minor variety.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / March 12, 2025

Chargers re-sign breakout LB after losing one in free agency

The LA Chargers lost a key member of the special teams unit on Tuesday when linebacker Nick Niemann signed a two-year deal with the Houston Texans. Replacing Niemann won't be easy and it put more urgency on the team to re-sign its other standout linebacker.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / March 11, 2025

Chargers lose impact free agent to AFC contender for nothing

Chargers fans were expecting a frantic start to NFL free agency with the Bolts having among the most cap space in the league and several roster holes to fill.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / March 11, 2025

Los Angeles Chargers draft pick bolts for Texans in free agency

One of the more obvious moves for the Los Angeles Chargers going into free agency, it seemed, was bringing back linebacker Nick Niemann. Or not—the Houston

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / March 11, 2025

Houston Texans Add $6.5 Million Free Agent Defender

The Houston Texans have made a cluster of little moves over the first couple of days of NFL free agency, and they completed yet another late Tuesday afternoon.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / February 18, 2025

Los Angeles Chargers’ 2025 Roster Decisions, The Bubble Player Who Could Surprise Everyone

Linebacker Nick Niemann, a sixth-round draft pick by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2021, is known for special teams. As an unrestricted free agent this year,

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 12, 2024

Chargers announce injury updates on key players before Week 6

The Chargers made a number of IR-related moves ahead of their Week 6 contest.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolts From The Blue / August 21, 2024

Chargers 90-in-90: LB Nick Niemann

Nick Niemann is a core special teams player for the Chargers who will once again provide reliable depth a linebacker this season. Nick Niemann was born and raised in Sycamore, Illinois where he starred for Sycamore High School under head coach Joe Ryan.

NFL News / LAFB Network / April 4, 2024

Los Angeles Chargers Draft: Top 5 Linebacker Targets

In his time with the San Francisco 49ers, Jim Harbaugh had a dynamic duo of middle linebackers, NaVorro Bowman and Hall of Famer, Patrick Willis. With the Los Angeles Chargers that is far from the case.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 2, 2024

Backup LB Came Up Short When It Mattered Most Vs Denver

In the second quarter of your Los Angeles Chargers' eventual 16-9 loss against the Denver Broncos this Sunday, Bolts backup blocker Nick Niemann bungled a faux snap attempt during a fourth-and-one at his team's 44-yard line. Niemann reflected on his role in his own team's defeat, per Jeff Miller of The Los Angeles Times.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 4, 2023

LA LB Praises This Assistant Coach After Patriots Win

The Los Angeles Chargers took down the New England Patriots by a score of 6-0 this weekend to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. It was an ugly game all around, but the team found a way to get the job done.