Jacob Eason signed to the 90-man training camp roster of the Green Bay Packers as an extra arm until starter Jordan Love wraps contract negotiations.
Eason was on the field for Tuesday’s practice and replaced long snapper Peter Bowden, who was released, on the roster.
Eason is the third quarterback available for practices without Love and is familiar with the club after a tryout during rookie minicamp in May.
Love and Packers general manager Rob Gutekunst are on the same page with Love’s current status as a “hold in,” meaning he’s present for meetings and practices but not participating in on-field workouts while contract talks geared toward a long-term deal move forward.
“We both want the same thing. We want Jordan here for a very long time,” Gutekunst said of Love’s agents informing the team Saturday of his position to remain idle until a contract becomes official.
Sean Clifford, a fifth-round pick in 2023, and Michael Pratt, a seventh-round rookie, are the other quarterbacks on the current roster.
A fourth-round pick in 2020 out of Washington — by way of Georgia — Eason has played in two career games with five completions in 10 attempts.
He last appeared in a game in 2022 with the Panthers in a 24-10 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Eason was 3-of-5 passing for 59 yards with an interception.
Eason also spent time with the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks and New York Giants.