Packers Re-Sign Kristian Welch for Special Teams

The Green Bay Packers have re-signed linebacker Kristian Welch, a Wisconsin native, for the 2025 season, enhancing their special teams unit. Welch, who played college football at Iowa, previously spent the 2023 season with the Packers before stints with the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens. Known for his special teams prowess, he played 12 regular season games and two postseason games with the Packers in 2023 and has nearly 2,000 special teams snaps in his career. This signing follows the departure of Eric Wilson to the Minnesota Vikings, positioning Welch as a key special teams contributor. Welch's return to the Packers provides him the opportunity to play in his home state, a significant personal highlight for him. His career includes 72 NFL games, with most of his contributions on special teams, and he is expected to collaborate with other linebackers like Isaiah McDuffie and Quay Walker.