CB David Long Jr. has been added to the practice squad by the Green Bay Packers, while RB
Kenyan Drake has been released. Brian Gutekunst, general manager, disclosed the deals on Friday.
University of Michigan product Long Jr. (5-11, 196), a fifth-year player, is back with the Packers
After being claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers on December 5, he appeared in three
games for the Panthers. The Los Angeles Rams originally selected Long in the third round of the
2019 NFL Draft (with pick No. 79 overall). Before signing an offseason contract to play for the Las
Vegas Raiders, he spent four seasons with the Rams (2019–22).Before being cut on November 2,
Long participated in eight games with the Raiders this season, making one start. After that,
Carolina grabbed him, and he made three appearances with one start there. In 66 regular-season
games during his career, he has made 12 starts, totaling 94 tackles (81 solo), an interception, eight
passes defensed, and two special teams tackles. For the Rams in 2020–21, Long played in six
postseason games and made one start. He recorded 12 tackles, 11 of which were solo, one tackle for
a loss, and one interception that was returned for a score. He will wear No. 30 for the Packers.
