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Packers bringing back center Cole Schneider after stint in USFL

The Packers are bringing back center Cole Schneider after he played this past season with the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL.

The Green Bay Packers are signing center Cole Schneider after a workout, per Aaron Wilson.

The team will need to make a corresponding move to fit Schneider on the 90-man roster.

Schneider signed with the Packers as an undrafted free agent out of UCF following the 2022 NFL draft. He was released during the first round of cuts last August, although an ankle injury played a role in his departure.

Schneider joined the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL this past season and appeared in nine games. He was a teammate of Pckers quarterback Alex McGough and former Packers tight end Jace Sternberger.

Schneider started 47 games for UCF.

The Packers clearly see a need for more depth at center. The team claimed James Empey off of waivers from the Tennessee Titans on Monday.

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Packers rookie Cole Schneider missing practice due to new ankle injury

Packers rookie OL Cole Schneider will miss Tuesday’s padded practice after suffering an ankle injury on Monday.

An injury suffered during Monday’s practice is keeping Green Bay Packers rookie center Cole Schneider out of Tuesday’s padded practice.

Schneider, who went down during a team drill on Monday, has an ankle injury, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.

The severity of the injury is unknown. Coach Matt LaFleur did not make mention of the issue before Tuesday’s practice.

Schneider (6-3, 309) is an undrafted free agent from UCF who is fighting for a roster spot along the interior of the offensive line. He started 47 games at UCF – 46 at guard, and one at center – and was a three-time all-conference selection.

Missing practice time – especially now that the Packers are in pads – could hurt Schneider’s chances of making the team, but he’s always been an ideal practice squad candidate.

The Packers are in pads for the first time on Tuesday.

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