Rookie RB Emanuel Wilson earns a spot on the Packers' 53-man roster 8/29/2023 4:54:00 PM Share: GREEN BAY – The Packers reduced their roster to 53 players during the NFL-mandated roster reduction on Tuesday. Emanuel Wilson, a former JCSU running back, led the NFL in rushing yards during the preseason. He carried 38 times for 223 yards and two touchdowns, including a preseason-long run of 80 yards for a score against the Bengals in the preseason opener. Wilson is one of three undrafted rookies making the Packers' initial 53-man roster. Related Stories 06.01.26 CIAA Invites Media to 2026 Football Media Day in Durham 04.23.26 Black College Football Poll and Black College All-American Teams Set to Debut in 2026 12.19.25 THE QUIET STORM BREAKS THROUGH: CURTIS ALLEN MAKES HISTORY AS HARLON HILL TROPHY RECIPIENT 12.05.25 VUU’s Curtis Allen Named 2025 Harlon Hill Finalist as CIAA Football Shines Across Super Region One Related Videos Now Playing: Play Video