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Packers emphasize defensive depth and create kicking competition while drafting only 6 players

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APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Inks deal with Green Bay The Packers signed Strong to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Impact Strong signed with Green Bay in September as additional depth at running back, but was unable to appear in a game this season. The 27-year-old will participate in the Packers' offseason activities and compete for a spot on their active roster next season.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Strong reverted to the Packers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Strong was brought up to the Packers' active roster Saturday to give the team additional depth in the backfield. However, he ended up being a healthy scratch for Sunday's loss to the Broncos after Josh Jacobs (knee) and Emanuel Wilson (illness) were cleared to play. Strong hasn't played a single regular-season snap despite being elevated from the practice squad three times, and he won't be allowed to play for Green Bay for the rest of 2025 unless he's signed to the active roster.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for Week 15 Strong (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Strong was elevated from the practice squad Saturday, but his services are not needed Sunday after Josh Jacobs (knee) and Emanuel Wilson (illness) were both cleared to play. Strong has been elevated three times this season, so he'll need to be signed to the active roster in order to play for the Packers for the rest of 2025.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster Strong was elevated from the Packers' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact With Josh Jacobs (knee, questionable) and Emanuel Wilson (illness, questionable) both on the Packers' injury report, Strong's elevation provides much-needed depth at running back. If Jacobs or Wilson were to miss Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Strong would likely play a depth role in Green Bay's backfield.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Strong reverted to the Packers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Strong was elevated to the active roster for the second time this season ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings, and he was active for the contest after the Packers ruled out Josh Jacobs (knee). Despite Jacobs' absence, Strong didn't up seeing the field during Sunday's win, as Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks handled all of the offensive snaps out of the backfield. Strong could be elevated to the active roster for a third and final time ahead of Thursday's Thanksgiving Day game against the Lions if Jacobs is not cleared to play.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for week 12 The Packers activated Strong from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Strong has been on Green Bay's practice squad since September and was already brought up to the active roster once this season as extra depth in the backfield. The fourth-year pro will be available to play a similar role again for Week 12 if Josh Jacobs is unable to play.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Packers announce roster moves | Nov. 22, 2025 Green Bay elevates LB Jamon Johnson, RB Pierre Strong Jr. for gameday

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

Returns to practice squad Strong reverted to the Packers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Strong was a healthy scratch after being elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 27-23 win over the Cardinals. The running back was expected to serve some sort of role in the backfield with Josh Jacobs banged up, but Jacobs ultimately handled the lion's share of the workload. Strong can be elevated two more times before he'd have to be officially signed to the active roster.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch Week 7 Strong (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact With Josh Jacbos (calf/illness) officially cleared to play, Strong will observe Sunday's game in street clothes while Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks provide depth out of the backfield. The Packers elevated Strong from the practice squad Saturday, and he can be brought up twice more by Green Bay this season.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad The Packers elevated Strong from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Strong caught on with the Packers' practice squad in early September after being let go by the Browns with an injury settlement. The 2022 fourth-rounder will be available to play against the Cardinals on Sunday and will provide the Packers backfield depth, as Josh Jacobs' status is up in the air due to a calf injury and illness.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad The Packers elevated Strong from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Strong caught on with the Packers' practice squad in early September after being let go by the Browns with an injury settlement. The 2022 fourth-rounder will be available to play against the Cardinals on Sunday and will provide the Packers backfield depth with Josh Jacobs' status up in the air due to a calf injury and illness.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Green Bay The Packers signed Strong (concussion) to the practice squad Monday.

Impact Strong reached an injury settlement with the Browns this past Tuesday, and his addition to the Packers' practice squad indicates that he has cleared the league's concussion protocol. The 2022 fourth-rounder would be a top candidate to be elevated to Green Bay's active roster should the Packers require additional backfield depth during the season. Strong appeared in 14 regular-season games for the Browns last year and logged 26 carries for 108 yards and 14 catches (on 22 targets) for 104 yards. Israel Abanikanda was cut from the Packers' practice squad in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Let go from IR The Browns waived Strong (concussion) from injured reserve Tuesday, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Strong was set to miss the entire 2025 season after reverting to the Browns' IR, but the injury settlement will allow him to sign with another team once he clears the league's five-step concussion protocol. The 2022 fourth-rounder appeared in 14 regular-season games for the Browns last year and logged 26 carries for 108 yards and 14 catches (on 22 targets) for 104 yards.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to IR Strong (undisclosed) cleared waivers Wednesday and reverted to injured reserve, per the NFL's official media site.

Impact Strong was evaluated for a concussion during the team's final preseason game, but there was never a confirmed diagnosis. The 2022 fourth-round pick will remain on injured reserve for the rest of the season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Browns. Ahead of Week 1, the Browns have running backs Jerome Ford, Dylan Sampson and Raheim Sanders in the mix while Quinshon Judkins remains unsigned.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waived with injury designation The Browns waived/injured Strong (undisclosed) on Tuesday, Kelsey Russo of the team's official site reports.

Impact Strong departed the team's final preseason contest Saturday to be evaluated for a concussion, though it's not immediately clear if he was cleared or if that issue is what led to him being waived with an injury designation Tuesday. Whatever the case may be, the Browns are down to two healthy RBs currently on the roster -- Jerome Ford and rookie Dylan Sampson. It's still likely that rookie Quinshon Judkins will be part of the group as well, but he's yet to sign a contract and is still under investigation by the NFL for an off-the-field incident.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to be cut by Browns The Browns plan to waive Strong (concussion), Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Strong left Saturday's preseason game against the Rams to be evaluated for a concussion, but it's unclear if the running back was subsequently cleared. In any case, as a result of the looming move, the Browns' backfield depth behind Jerome Ford and Dylan Sampson takes a hit, with 2025 second-rounder Quinshon Judkins still unsigned.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pierre Strong Jr. is questionable to return against the Rams Strong Jr. is undergoing tests for a potential concussion

AUGUST 23, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Pierre Strong finds opening for 18 yards on screen pass Cleveland Browns running back Pierre Strong takes a screen pass for an 18-yard gain from quarterback Joe Flacco against the Los Angeles Rams...

AUGUST 23, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Exits for concussion protocol Strong left Saturday's preseason game against the Rams to be evaluated for a concussion.

Impact The Browns played their healthy starters, with Dylan Sampson and Jerome Ford sharing backfield work on the first two drives before Strong came on for the third series. If a concussion is confirmed, Strong will have 15 days to clear protocol before a Week 1 opener against Cincinnati on Sun., Sept. 7. He's unlikely to be any higher than third on the depth chart even if he makes it back quickly and fellow running back Quinshon Judkins remains unsigned.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up yardage Saturday Strong carried the ball 13 times for 89 yards and caught four of five targets for 10 yards in Saturday's 22-13 preseason win over the Eagles.

Impact The veteran back got the start with Jerome Ford and rookie Dylan Sampson being held out of the game, and Strong took advantage of the opportunity. Most of his production came on a 54-yard carry on the first play of the fourth quarter, after which he gave way to Ahmani Marshall. Despite the big performance, Strong's best path to a spot on the 53-man roster will come via his special-teams contributions, and he'll presumably get bumped down the RB depth chart further once 2025 second-round pick Quinshon Judkins finally gets signed.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: Strong starts the fourth quarter with a 54-yard sprint Cleveland Browns' running back Pierre Strong Jr. starts the fourth quarter with a 54-yard carry through the Philadelphia Eagles' defense.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Practicing Monday Strong (undisclosed) participated in Monday's training camp practice in a limited capacity, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Impact Strong did not play in Friday's preseason game against the Panthers due to an undisclosed injury. The 2022 fourth-rounder is in a battle against Trayveon Williams and rookie fourth-rounder Dylan Sampson for a spot on the Browns' 53-man roster as a depth running back. Strong should be available for Saturday's preseason game against the Eagles if he's can increase his practice activity over the coming week.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heads in last year of rookie deal As the Browns' OTAs approach, Strong is slated to compete for slotting in a backfield that includes returnee Jerome Ford, as well as rookies Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson, Chr...

Impact A concussion prevented Strong from suiting up for the Browns' season finale in 2024, but now that he's presumably past the issue, the 2022 fourth-rounder -- who is in the last year of his rookie contract -- will look to retain his depth role in the team's backfield. Additionally, Strong remains an option in the return game, but as long as Judkins and Sampson stay healthy, it remains to be seen how much of a role in the offense Strong will see after logging 26 carries for 108 yards and a 14-104-0 receiving line on 22 targets in 14 games last year while working alongside Ford, Nick Chubb and D'Onta Foreman.

MAY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Analyzing 4 running back prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft | Draft on Tap Browns running back room consists of Jerome Ford and Pierre Strong Jr.

APRIL 16, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

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