PACKERS Packers prioritizing run defense with recent roster transactions Paul Bretl For the State Journal Dec 11, 2025 Dec 11, 2025 Updated Mar 15, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GREEN BAY — In the span of just a few days last week, the Green Bay Packers made two additions to the defensive tackle position.kAm%96 !24<6CD 2??@F?465 s64] b E92E E96J D:8?65 y@C5@? #:=6J @77 E96 }6H *@C< v:2?ED AC24E:46 DBF25] k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^>25:D@?]4@>^DA@CED^AC@76DD:@?2=^?7=^A24<6CD^2CE:4=60cegfba4_\h5`2\cg2h\g2`g\gcdb3ghcg4hc]9E>=Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm%96? 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