Robert Rochell #22 of the Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers made a pair of notable roster moves on Saturday, adding depth to their squad while dealing with injury setbacks. The team announced that cornerback Robert Rochell has been promoted to the 53-man roster, while offensive lineman Jordan Morgan has been placed on injured reserve due to a lingering shoulder injury.
Robert Rochell Earns Full-Time Spot on 53-Man Roster
After a season spent bouncing between the Packers’ 53-man roster and their practice squad, cornerback Robert Rochell has officially been signed to the active roster for the remainder of the season. Rochell, who has appeared in four games for Green Bay in 2024, had been contributing primarily on special teams up to this point.
However, with his practice squad elevation opportunities exhausted, the Packers were left with no choice but to officially promote Rochell to the roster. The decision ensures that Rochell can continue to contribute to the team as a special teams asset, where he’s already gained some experience this year.
At 6’1″ and 190 pounds, Rochell brings a blend of size and athleticism to the Packers’ secondary. He has primarily been used in a depth role, but his promotion could signal the Packers’ desire to bolster their special teams unit as they make a push for the playoff picture in the second half of the season. While Rochell’s impact has mostly been felt in non-defensive situations, his promotion provides Green Bay with added flexibility in the defensive backfield.
Jordan Morgan Lands on Injured Reserve
Unfortunately for the Packers’ offensive line, they will be without Jordan Morgan for the foreseeable future. The team placed the second-year lineman on injured reserve on Saturday due to a shoulder injury that has hampered him throughout the 2024 campaign.
Morgan, who has played 186 offensive snaps and 29 special teams snaps in six games this season, has shown promise as a versatile piece of Green Bay’s offensive line depth. However, the injury has kept him from fully contributing as the Packers had hoped. With Morgan now on IR, the team will need to find other ways to fill the void, whether through internal options or potentially adding another player to the roster.
Impact on the Packers Moving Forward
Rochell’s promotion to the 53-man roster is a relatively straightforward move, strengthening the Packers’ special teams unit and offering depth in the secondary. On the other hand, Morgan’s placement on IR is a blow to the Packers’ offensive line depth. The team will now be down one of their versatile backups as they move forward through the second half of the season.
For Green Bay, injuries have been a persistent challenge, and these two roster moves only highlight the ongoing adjustments the team is making as they navigate a crowded NFC playoff picture. With key players like Morgan sidelined, the Packers will need their healthy offensive linemen to step up and keep Jordan Love protected as the season progresses. Meanwhile, Rochell’s promotion should give the team some added coverage on special teams and possibly even help in defensive situations if needed.
As the Packers push toward the postseason, these roster moves—while modest—are a reminder that every piece on the roster plays a critical role, whether it’s as a starter or a key contributor on special teams. For Rochell, this promotion could be an important step toward establishing a more prominent role in Green Bay’s future defensive plans. Meanwhile, the Packers will have to find solutions along the offensive line without Morgan for the time being.
