Nick Niemann Steps into Linebacker Rotation Following Hopper Injury

Green Bay Packers reserve linebacker Nick Niemann logged 28 defensive snaps in the first half against New England after starter Ty'Ron Hopper was ruled out with a chest injury. With starting linebackers Zaire Franklin out and Edgerrin Cooper on injured reserve, Niemann elevated from his primary special teams role to handle crucial defensive snaps at Will linebacker alongside converted Mike linebacker Isaiah McDuffie.