The Green Bay Packers have signed veteran offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson off the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad, according to multiple reports.
Tomlinson, a first-round draft pick in 2015, last played for the Houston Texans in 2025, starting seven games, according to Yahoo Sports. The Packers signed him Sept. 26, per the same report.
CBS Sports reported the move comes amid struggles for the Packers' offensive line, without specifying further details.
How each side covered it
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- USA Today reported the Packers signed veteran offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson off the Cowboys' practice squad.
“Packers signing veteran OL Laken Tomlinson off Cowboys practice squad” — USA Today
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- CBS Sports linked the signing to reported struggles on the Packers' offensive line.
- Yahoo Sports noted Tomlinson was a first-round pick in 2015 and last played for the Houston Texans in 2025, starting seven games.
- Yahoo Sports specified the signing date as Sept. 26.
“Packers sign veteran left guard Laken Tomlinson to boost offensive line” — Yahoo Sports
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- Independent Journal Review reported the signing as a straightforward transaction, noting Tomlinson came off the Cowboys' practice squad.
“Packers Sign Veteran Tomlinson Off Cowboys Practice Squad” — Independent Journal Review
Questions readers ask
What happened with Laken Tomlinson and the Packers?
The Green Bay Packers signed veteran offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson off the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad, according to reports from USA Today, CBS Sports, Yahoo Sports and Independent Journal Review.
Who is Laken Tomlinson?
Laken Tomlinson is a veteran offensive lineman who was a first-round draft pick in 2015 and most recently played for the Houston Texans in 2025, starting seven games, according to Yahoo Sports.
When did the Packers sign Tomlinson?
According to Yahoo Sports, the Packers signed Laken Tomlinson on Sept. 26.
Why did the Packers make this move?
CBS Sports reported the signing came amid struggles for the Packers' offensive line, though further details were not specified in the available reporting.
Sources · 4 outlet reports
- USA TodayLeft-leaningPackers signing veteran OL Laken Tomlinson off Cowboys practice squad
- CBS SportsCenterPackers signing former first-round OL off Cowboys practice squad amid struggles, per report
- Yahoo SportsCenterReport: Packers to sign G Laken Tomlinson off Cowboys practice squad
- Independent Journal ReviewRight-leaningPackers Sign Veteran Tomlinson Off Cowboys Practice Squad