The Green Bay Packers have signed LB Nick Niemann (KNEE-min) and released CB Micah Robinson. General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced the transactions Wednesday.
Niemann (6-3, 234) is a fifth-year player out of the University of Iowa who was originally selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the sixth round (No. 185 overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft. He played for the Chargers for four seasons (2021-24), appearing in 64 games with three starts and tying QB Justin Herbert for the most games played on the team over that span. Overall, Niemann registered 51 tackles (26 solo), a tackle for a loss, a QB hit, an interception, three passes defensed and a fumble recovery on defense while his 36 special teams tackles tied for No. 13 in the league from 2021-24. He led the Chargers in special teams tackles in 2021 (14) and 2024 (11) and tied for the team lead in 2023 (eight). Niemann also appeared in two postseason contests, registering a tackle on special teams. He spent this past offseason and training camp with the Houston Texans. Niemann will wear No. 51 for the Packers.
