Packers Claim Former Cowboys DT Off Waivers to Replace Devonte Wyatt

Green Bay, Wisconsin – December 6, 2025

For the second time this week, the Green Bay Packers have added a defensive tackle to their 53-man roster as they work to fill the void left by starter Devonte Wyatt.

According to the NFL’s official transaction wire, the Packers placed Wyatt on injured reserve on Friday, December 5, confirming that the ankle injury he suffered in Week 13’s win over the Detroit Lions is season-ending. To offset the loss, Green Bay moved fast, claiming former Dallas Cowboys draft pick Quinton Bohanna off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks.

Bohanna — a 2021 sixth-round selection — appeared in 27 games and made 10 starts across his first two seasons with Dallas. After falling out of the rotation in his third camp, he struggled to maintain a steady role around the league. He played just 34 snaps this year with Seattle before being waived.

His addition comes just days after the Packers signed third-year defensive tackle Jordon Riley off the New York Giants’ practice squad on December 3, marking the second reinforcement to Green Bay’s interior since Wyatt’s diagnosis.

The Packers (8-3-1) host the Chicago Bears (9-3) at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 7, in their first of two late-season NFC North showdowns.

Packers Could Still Add More DL Help

Riley and Bohanna give the Packers needed depth entering a matchup with one of the NFL’s top rushing offenses, but further moves may still be on the table.

Defensive end Brenton Cox Jr., still on injured reserve, was surprisingly listed as questionable for Week 14 after logging limited practice reps all week. The Packers have until 4 p.m. ET on December 6 to activate him to the 53-man roster.

Green Bay also expects the return of defensive lineman Karl Brooks, who missed Week 13 with an ankle injury. He was cleared after practicing fully on Friday.

However, the defensive front remains thin: second-year edge rusher Lukas Van Ness has been ruled out again, continuing to battle a lingering foot injury. He has played just six snaps since October 12.

LaFleur Reacts: “Next man up isn’t a slogan here — it’s what we do.”

Head coach Matt LaFleur addressed the state of his defensive line on Friday, acknowledging the magnitude of losing Wyatt while reaffirming confidence in the reinforcements now in place.

“Devonte’s a big loss, no question. But this league doesn’t give you time to feel sorry for yourself. We claimed him, we brought guys up, and we’ve got players who’ve been waiting for their shot. ‘Next man up’ isn’t a slogan here — it’s just what we do.”

LaFleur’s comments reflect a coaching staff prepared to adjust on the fly, especially with a division title potentially hanging in the balance.

Could Micah Parsons Shift Inside More?

As the Packers evaluate rotations without Wyatt, one option on the table is increasing Micah Parsons’ snaps as an interior rusher.

Parsons has delivered exactly what Green Bay hoped when trading two first-round picks and Kenny Clark to acquire him from Dallas. Through 12 games, he has 12.5 sacks (third in the NFL), 67 pressures, and 41 hurries, frequently taking over games in critical moments.

One reason the Packers prioritized Parsons was his unmatched positional versatility — he’s as disruptive inside as he is off the edge. While Chicago’s strong interior offensive line may not be the ideal matchup to test that look, Green Bay could lean on it more heavily in later weeks.