Packers Add 61-Game Freak Of Nature Days Into Training Camp (Report)

The Green Bay Packers are gong to do whatever it takes to go from playoff contender to Super Bowl contender. After making the playoffs in back to back seasons, Green Bay knows the next step is competing for a championship.

Now, they’ve added someone with a lot of experience.

Breaking: Packers Add 61-Game Freak Of Nature Days Into Training Camp (Report)

Oct 6, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

According to Green Bay’s official website:

The Green Bay Packers have signed LB Jared Bartlett and released S Kahzir Brown (kah-ZEER). The moves were announced Wednesday by General Manager Brian Gutekunst.

Bartlett (6-2, 238) was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Jets on May 9, 2025. In college, he played at West Virginia University (2019-23) and the University of Cincinnati (2024).

Overall, Bartlett played in 61 games, recording 204 tackles (107 solo), 21½ sacks, 32½ tackles for a loss, five passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. In his final college season, he earned All-Big 12 honorable mention from the league’s coaches and second-team All-Big 12 honors from Phil Steele’s College Football after posting career highs in tackles (69), solo tackles (34), tackles for a loss (11½), sacks (7½) and passes defensed (three).

Bartlett will wear No. 51 for the Packers.

Towson Tigers quarterback Carlos Davis (7) throws a pass as Cincinnati Bearcats linebacker Jared Bartlett (7) rushes him in the first quarter of the College Football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Towson Tigers at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. © Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORKPackers — Towson Tigers quarterback Carlos Davis (7) throws a pass as Cincinnati Bearcats linebacker Jared Bartlett (7) rushes him in the first quarter of the College Football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Towson Tigers at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. © Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

Here is a look at Bartlett’s college stats:

						Tackles					Def Interceptions				Fumbles
Season	Team	Conf	Class	Pos	G	Solo	Ast	Comb	TFL	Sk	Int	Yds	IntTD	PD	FR	Yds	FRTD	FF	Awards
2019	West Virginia	Big 12	FR	LB	4	5	4	9	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2020*	West Virginia	Big 12	FR	LB	9	11	8	19	6	3.5	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1
2021*	West Virginia	Big 12	SO	LB	13	15	16	31	6	3.5	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1
2022	West Virginia	Big 12	SO	LB	10	15	11	26	4	2.5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023*	West Virginia	Big 12	JR	LB	13	27	23	50	6	4.5	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0
2024	Cincinnati	Big 12	SR	LB	12	34	35	69	12	7.5	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	0
Career					61	107	97	204	34	21.5	0	0	0	5	2	0	0	2

Cincinnati (1 Yr)					12	34	35	69	12	7.5	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	0
West Virginia (5 Yrs)					49	73	62	135	22	14.0	0	0	0	2	2	0	0	2

An asterisk (*) indicates bowl stats are included.

Dec 5, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur on the sidelines against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

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Packers Add 61-Game Freak Of Nature Days Into Training Camp (Report)

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