First look at veteran LB Christian Kirksey in a Packers uniform

The Packers provided a first look at new LB Christian Kirksey in the green and gold uniform.

You don’t have to wait until Week 1 to get a look at new Green Bay Packers linebacker Christian Kirksey in the green and gold.

The Packers provided a first look at Kirksey in his new uniform on Saturday.

Kirksey, who played his first six seasons in Cleveland with the Browns, signed a two-year deal to join the Packers in March. He’ll replace Blake Martinez, who left for New York, as the team’s new inside linebacker.

Kirksey is keeping the No. 58, the same number he wore with the Browns.

The photo, done inside Lambeau Field, helps confirms that Kirksey passed three COVID-19 tests over the previous four days and was allowed entry into the facility.

The Packers are expecting Kirksey to provide an athletic, three-down option in the middle of Mike Pettine’s defense. Kirksey has experience in the system, having played two years for Pettine in Cleveland, potentially easing the transition to Green Bay’s defense.

The lead photo of this photo is a uniform swap done by Wisconsin-based graphic designer Mitch Pantzke completed after Kirksey signed with the Packers.

The Packers also provided first looks at rookies Jordan Love, A.J. Dillon and Josiah Deguara on Friday.

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