Christian Kirksey

Packers release LB Christian Kirksey, OT Rick Wagner

Published by admin on Fri, 02/19/2021 - 5:46pm

The Green Bay Packers released linebacker Christian Kirksey and offensive tackle Rick Wagner, two of their main veteran free-agent additions from a year ago, on Feb. 19.

Releasing both players opens about $10 million in cap space.

Kirksey, 28, started all 11 regular-season games he played this season for the Packers, and he started one of their two playoff contests. He missed five games with a chest injury in 2020 after injuries limited him to seven games in 2018 and only two in 2019.

His 78 tackles for the Packers tied for second place on the team.

Packers' Kirksey benefits from familiar face in new location

Published by admin on Wed, 06/10/2020 - 5:35pm

GREEN BAY — Green Bay’s Christian Kirksey believes his history with his new defensive coordinator will help the veteran linebacker make a smooth transition as he switches teams for the first time.

Kirksey signed with the Packers in March after he was released by Cleveland, where he spent his first six NFL seasons. Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine was the Browns’ head coach in 2014-15.

“Honestly, as soon as I opened the playbook, man, I was so familiar with it and his defense,” Kirksey said Wednesday in a Zoom session with reporters.

Packers moving forward without veterans Bulaga, Martinez

Published by admin on Wed, 03/18/2020 - 7:45pm

GREEN BAY — By adding linebacker Christian Kirksey and offensive tackle Rick Wagner this week, the Green Bay Packers signaled forward without two key veterans.

Longtime right tackle Bryan Bulaga agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Chargers and linebacker Blake Martinez announced he was joining the New York Giants. The Packers confirmed reports of their departures Wednesday on the opening day of free agency.

Bulaga’s move represents the end of an era.