Packers' Ellis Merriweather: Joins active roster

Ellis Merriweather was elevated to the active roster on Saturday, December 31, 2022

The Green Bay Packers have elevated safety Ellis Merriweather to the active roster from the practice squad on Saturday, December 31, 2022. To make room for Merriweather on the roster, the Packers waived defensive lineman Chris Slayton.

Merriweather, 25, has played in 12 games for the Packers this season, primarily on special teams. He has recorded four tackles on the season, including one tackle for loss.

Slayton, 26, has played in 10 games for the Packers this season, primarily on special teams. He has recorded two tackles on the season.