Green Bay Reporter

The Green Bay Packers have made two additions to their roster, claiming running back Israel Abanikanda off waivers from the San Francisco 49ers and signing cornerback Garnett Hollis Jr. The announcement was made Saturday by General Manager Brian Gutekunst.

Abanikanda, a third-year player from the University of Pittsburgh, was originally drafted by the New York Jets in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Over his first two seasons, he played in six games and accumulated 22 carries for 70 yards and seven receptions for 43 yards. He was released by the Jets on December 2, 2024, before being claimed by the 49ers. In college, Abanikanda appeared in 30 games with notable achievements including earning first-team All-America honors from CBS and ESPN in 2022. He will wear No. 23 for Green Bay.

Garnett Hollis Jr., who joins as an undrafted free agent originally signed by the Tennessee Titans in May 2025, played at Northwestern University and West Virginia University during his collegiate career. He participated in 39 games with 29 starts, totaling 124 tackles, 14 passes defensed, and two interceptions. In his final college season, he recorded a personal best of six passes defensed. Hollis Jr. will wear No. 41 for the Packers.