Eric Wilson, a linebacker, was re-signed by the Green Bay Packers, which improved their special teams.
Wilson, 29, led the Packers in special teams tackles in 2022 with 13 and in 2021 with 11 more last year. Last season, he also totaled 24 defensive tackles.
In the last seconds of his teammate Keisean Nixon’s 73-yard punt return, he recovered a crucial fumble during the Packers’ 24-21 NFC divisional playoff loss over San Francisco.
The Green Bay Packers strengthened their special teams by re-signing linebacker Eric Wilson.
With 13 special teams tackles in 2022 and 11 more last year, Wilson, 29, topped the Packers in this category. He also totaled 24 defensive tackles in the previous campaign.
During the Packers’ 24-21 NFC divisional playoff defeat to San Francisco, he recovered a critical fumble in the last seconds of his teammate Keisean Nixon’s 73-yard punt return.
