Kristian Welch - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Sticking around Green Bay Welch (ankle) and the Packers agreed on a one-year contract Monday, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.

Impact Welch will remain in Green Bay for a second straight year after compiling three total tackles over eight regular-season contests with the team in 2025. The linebacker ended the year on injured reserve with an ankle injury, but he now appears to be back to full health. Welch will likely operate as an extreme depth option again on defense in 2026.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Going to IR Green Bay placed Welch (ankle) on its injured reserve list Friday.

Impact Welch suffered an ankle injury in Week 16 at Chicago, and it's apparently serious enough that he'll need to go to IR as he recovers. He won't be eligible to return to game action until the NFC Championship Game, if the Packers advance that far.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Week 17 Welch (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Ravens, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official website reports.

Impact Welch suffered an ankle injury in the team's Week 16 loss to the Bears, and he'll now be forced to miss at least one contest as a result. The linebacker doesn't have a role on defense, so his absence will carry have the greatest impact on special teams.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed DNP in walkthrough Tuesday Welch (ankle) was listed as a non-participant in Tuesday's practice walkthrough, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Welch hurt his ankle in the second quarter of Saturday's loss to the Bears and was unable to return. It's unclear how severe the injury is, but his designation of DNP to begin Week 17 prep isn't a good sign for his chance of suiting up Saturday against Baltimore. Welch has logged just one defensive snap over eight games this season, so if he can't suit up versus the Ravens, his absence would mostly be felt on special teams.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bears stun Packers 22-16 with improbable rally as Williams finds Moore for winning score in OT

Caleb Williams threw a 46-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore in overtime, and the Chicago Bears overcame a 10-point deficit late in the fourth quarter for a 22-16 win over the Green B...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Questionable to return with ankle Welch (ankle) is questionable to return to Saturday night's game against the Bears.

Impact Welch exited the game in the second quarter with an ankle injury, and it is unclear if the linebacker will be able to return. The weakside linebacker is primarily a special teamer, and if he is unable to return, Ty'Ron Hopper will likely see an increased amount of special teams snaps.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active vs. Broncos Welch (concussion) will play in Green Bay's matchup against Denver on Sunday, Mike Spofford reports.

Impact Welch has cleared the league's concussion protocol after sustaining one during the Week 14 win over the Bears. The 27-year-old should continue to contribute on special teams versus the Broncos.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Packers head to Denver looking to end the Broncos' 10-game winning streak

Green Bay faces Denver on Sunday with the Packers at 9-3-1 and the Broncos 11-2

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Keisean Nixon has game-sealing INT and Packers overtake Bears for NFC North lead with 28-21 win

The Green Bay Packers have overtaken the Chicago Bears for first place in the NFC North

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Out with concussion Welch (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the Bears.

Impact Welch took a blow to the head in the divisional battle, and he'll now enter concussion protocol ahead of Week 15. In the meantime, his absence doesn't carry any impact on the Packers' defense versus Chicago.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Packers place center Elgton Jenkins on injured reserve

Green Bay center Elgton Jenkins has been placed on injured reserve after getting knocked out of the Packers’ 10-7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Packers sign LB Kristian Welch to active roster Green Bay places C/G Elgton Jenkins on injured reserve

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

Eagles activate linebacker Nolan Smith from injured reserve before MNF game with Packers

Linebacker Nolan Smith is joining the list of additions to the Philadelphia Eagles’ defense for their Monday night game with the Green Bay Packers

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Packers elevate LB Kristian Welch for gameday Green Bay announces roster move ahead of Week 10 matchup vs. Eagles

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

Packers announce roster move | Nov. 3, 2025 Green Bay releases LB Kristian Welch

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

Isaiah Simmons named as Packers' biggest loser following roster cutdown day The Green Bay Packers surprisingly didn't keep either Isaiah Simmons or Kristian Welch on the 53, although Welch is back on the practice squ...

AUGUST 31, 2025 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM

Packers announce 13 signings, including LB Kristian Welch, to practice squad The Packers announced the signing of 13 players to the practice squad on Wednesday. Among the notables: WR Mecole Hardman and LB Kristian We...

AUGUST 27, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Going back to Green Bay Welch signed with the Packers on Friday, Zach Kruse of USA Today reports.

Impact Welch previously played for Green Bay in 2023, when he appeared in 14 regular-season games exclusively as a special-teamer. The veteran linebacker saw time in 2024 with Baltimore and Denver, again working primarily in a special-teams role. Welch will likely reprise his status as a core special-teamer with the Packers next season but could log occasional defensive snaps as a depth linebacker.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

LB Kristian Welch signs up for 2nd stint in Green Bay after previously playing for Packers in 2023

Linebacker Kristian Welch is rejoining the Green Bay Packers in a move that could boost their special teams

MARCH 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Signed to Ravens' active roster Baltimore signed Welch from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Welch will give the Ravens some depth at inside linebacker. He began the 2024 regular season with the Broncos, accumulating eight tackles (four solo) across six games. Veteran safety Eddie Jackson was waived from the Ravens' 53-man roster in a corresponding move.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Collier Signed to 53-Man Roster, Kristian Welch Elevated vs. Buccaneers The Ravens have signed running back Chris Collier from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. Linebacker Kristian Welch has been elevated...

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Upon Further Review: Broncos' Kristian Welch shows how to make impact for buzzsaw defense in just three snaps Here’s how Kristian Welch made the most of his limited playing time Sunday against the Jets.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • DENVERPOST.COM

Kristian Welch on his three takeaways in three games: 'I can't remember a streak quite like this'

AUGUST 24, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Kristian Welch on INT vs. Broncos: 'Make the plays that come to you' Green Bay Packers LB Kristian Welch spoke to the media following the team's loss to the Denver Broncos.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • PACKERS.COM

Kristian Welch on INT vs. Broncos: 'Make the plays that come to you'

AUGUST 19, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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