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Packers' Eric Wilson: Records season-high tackle total
Eric Wilson recorded nine tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 30-27 win at Jacksonville.Wilson led Green Bay Packers linebackers in snaps (56) for a second straight game in Week 8 with Quay Walker (concussion) out, and he tallied nine tackles in a game for the first time since 2021. If Walker can't return in Week 9 versus the Lions, Wilson could merit consideration as an IDP option.
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Packers' Eric Wilson: Monster performance in Week 7
Eric Wilson recorded six total tackles (all solo), including 2.0 sacks and an additional four tackles for loss, and defended one pass in Sunday's 24-22 win over the Texans.The 30-year-old took full advantage of his increased snaps with Green Bay's first-team defense after Quay Walker left with a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's win. Wilson has now tallied 20 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, forced one fumble and nabbed one interception across 126 defensive snaps this season. Don't be surprised if the Cincinnati product begins to see increased work with the Green Bay Packers' first-team defense even when Walker returns from injury, as Wilson seems to positively impact the game whenever he's on the field.
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Packers' Eric Wilson: Staying in Green Bay
The Green Bay Packers re-signed Eric Wilson on Friday, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.The veteran linebacker spent each of the last two seasons with the Packers, and he'll remain in Green Bay for the immediate future after re-signing with the team Friday. Wilson has seen limited work on defense during his time in Green Bay, but he's been an integral part of the Packers' special-teams unit. Over the last two years, Wilson has logged more special-teams snaps (308) and tackles (25) than any other Packer. Expect the 30-year-old to continue serving as an essential part of the team's special-teams unit in 2024.
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Packers' Eric Wilson: Steps into larger role in Week 17
Eric Wilson finished Sunday's 33-10 win over the Vikings with six tackles (three solo).Wilson stepped into the starting inside linebacker role alongside Quay Walker after Isaiah McDuffie was forced out of Sunday's game due to a concussion. McDuffie drew the start in Week 17 after De'Vondre Campbell was ruled out ahead of the game with a neck injury. If neither McDuffie or Campbell are able to progress through practice leading up to Week 18 against the Bears, Wilson could be in line to draw the start at inside linebacker alongside Walker.
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Packers' Eric Wilson: Back for eighth season
Eric Wilson re-signed with the Green Bay Packers on Saturday.Wilson was signed by the Packers last October, where he primarily played on special teams. In 13 games, Wilson recorded 17 tackles (nine solo) and one sack.
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Packers' Eric Wilson: Signs with Green Bay
The Green Bay Packers signed Eric Wilson off of New Orleans' practice squad Tuesday.The 28-year-old linebacker recorded 43 tackles over seven games with Philadelphia during the first half of the 2021 season, which prorates to 104 tackles over a full 17-game season. However, he'll likely just play in a depth role in Green Bay as long as De'Vondre Campbell and Quay Walker remain healthy.
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Eric Wilson: Waived by New Orleans
The Saints waived Eric Wilson on Tuesday.Wilson signed with the Saints this offseason and was expected to serve as a depth linebacker in 2022, but he finds himself among a wave of cuts ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster deadline. The 27-year-old linebacker recorded 46 tackles and an interception across 14 appearances in 2021.
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Saints' Eric Wilson: Inks deal
Eric Wilson signed a contract with the New Orleans Saints on Monday.Wilson spent time with the Texans and Eagles last season after spending the previous four with the Vikings. He played in 14 games in 2021, recording 46 tackles, a pass defensed and an interception. Wilson should help provide depth to the Saints' linebacker unit this upcoming season.
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Texans' Eric Wilson: Restored from COVID list
Eric Wilson (illness) was activated from the Houston Texans' reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.Wilson was on the COVID-19 list for about a week. He now will be free to return to practice and prepare for Sunday's matchup with 49ers, resuming his role at outside linebacker opposite Christian Kirksey.
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Texans' Eric Wilson: Placed on COVID-19 list
The Houston Texans placed Eric Wilson on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday after he tested positive for the virus.Wilson has played primarily on special teams since joining the Texans. According to Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston, Wilson is the Texans' only unvaccinated player, which means he'll be subject to an automatic 10-day quarantine since he tested positive. He won't be available for Sunday's game against the Chargers as a result.