Jonathan Garvin - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Gets waived from Bears' IR Chicago waived Garvin (undisclosed) from its injured reserve list Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Garvin went to the Bears' injured reserve list back in August with an undisclosed injury, and now the team has decided to cut ties with him entirely. Assuming he's not claimed by another club during the current waiver period, he's in line to become a free agent.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to injured reserve The Bears placed Garvin (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Garvin hasn't appeared in a regular-season NFL game since 2022 and will now either spend the entire 2026 campaign on the Bears' injured-reserve list or be cut with an injury settlement at a later date. Across 38 career regular-season contests, Garvin has 32 tackles (17 solo), including 1.5 sacks.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Roster Moves: Bears sign Marlen Sewell, place Jonathan Garvin on IR The Chicago Bears on Tuesday signed defensive back Marlen Sewell and placed defensive lineman Jonathan Garvin on Reserve/Injured.

AUGUST 4 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears add former Packers D-lineman while ignoring obvious trade need Analysis: Former Green Bay edge rusher Jonathan Garvin signed with the Bears practice squad but GM Ryan Poles continues to ignore one huge p...

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • SI.COM

49ers Sign Defensive Lineman to Practice Squad, Release DL Jonathan Garvin The San Francisco have signed DL Nesta Jade Silvera to the team’s practice squad and released DL Jonathan Garvin.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

Packers release LB Jonathan Garvin Garvin appeared in 38 games for Green Bay the past three seasons

JULY 28, 2023 • PACKERS.COM

Packers announce release of outside linebacker Jonathan Garvin on his 24th birthday

The Green Bay Packers have announced the release of outside linebacker Jonathan Garvin on his 24th birthday

JULY 28, 2023 • Associated Press

Happy Birthday to LB Jonathan Garvin! Green Bay Packers LB Jonathan Garvin celebrates his birthday on July 28, 2023.

JULY 28, 2023 • PACKERS.COM

2022 in photos: LB Jonathan Garvin Take a look at photos of Green Bay Packers LB Jonathan Garvin during the 2022 NFL season.

MARCH 16, 2023 • PACKERS.COM

Happy Birthday to LB Jonathan Garvin! Green Bay Packers LB Jonathan Garvin celebrates his birthday on July 28, 2022.

JULY 28, 2022 • PACKERS.COM

2021 in photos: Jonathan Garvin Take a look back at photos of Packers LB Jonathan Garvin during the 2021 season.

APRIL 12, 2022 • PACKERS.COM

Returns from COVID list Garvin was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.

Impact Garvin's activation comes as the Packers are enjoying a bye week coming off their victory over the Rams. The second-year pro should be ready to return in Week 14 against Chicago. Serving in a rotational role in the Packers' linebacker unit, Garvin has 12 tackles and 1.5 sacks on the season.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Garvin has tested positive for COVID-19, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Garvin landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday and has apparently tested positive for the virus. It's not yet clear whether the linebacker is vaccinated, but he appears unlikely to suit up for Sunday's game against the Rams. If he's ultimately inactive, Tipa Galeai could see an increased snap count since the Packers' outside linebackers are banged up ahead of Week 12.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list Garvin was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

Impact Garvin has had a steady role in the Packers' linebacker group in his second year. Most recently drawing the start in their Week 11 loss to the Vikings, filling in for Rashan Gary (elbow). With both Garvin and Gary's status for Week 12 in question, the Packers' linebacker unit is now in a state of flux.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Set for increased role Garvin will draw the first start of his professional career Sunday against the Vikings, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Garvin has served as a rotational player among the Packers' linebacker corps this season, though with Rashan Gary (elbow) sidelined, he will see an increased role. Through 10 games this season, Garvin has recorded 11 total tackles and 1.5 sacks.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Garvin is 'just going to get better over time' for Packers Key comments from Green Bay’s coordinators and defensive assistants

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • PACKERS.COM

Makes first mark in sack column Garvin notched two tackles (one solo) and a half sack in Sunday's 30-28 victory over the 49ers.

Impact Garvin finished his 2020 rookie season with a zero in the sack column, but he finally got on the board in Week 3 of his sophomore campaign. He is operating as the Packers' third edge rusher in the absence of Green Bay's top sack artist, Za'Darius Smith.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch Sunday Garvin (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Impact The rookie seventh-round pick will be inactive for the first time this season Sunday as a healthy scratch. Garvin has five total tackles while playing a minor defensive role in eight games.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Packers sign first 2020 draft pick, 7th-rounder Jonathan Garvin The Packers inked the first member of their nine-man draft class to his rookie contract.

MAY 27, 2020 • ACMEPACKINGCOMPANY.COM

Packers sign seventh-rounder Jonathan Garvin Defensive end Jonathan Garvin was the last of nine Packers draft picks last month, but he's the first to agree to a contract with the team....

MAY 24, 2020 • YAHOO.COM

Upside still applies to Jonathan Garvin Miami edge rusher and Packers’ seventh-round pick is young with plenty of room to grow

MAY 19, 2020 • PACKERS.COM

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Packers announce release of outside linebacker Jonathan Garvin on his 24th birthday