Packers sign Kirksey, reportedly add Wagner ahead of free agency

The Green Bay Packers are signing linebacker Christian Kirksey to a two-year, $16-million deal, his agents told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

The Packers continued to make moves ahead of the legal tampering period, agreeing to terms with former Detroit Lions offensive tackle Rick Wagner, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Garafolo.

The Cleveland Browns released Kirksey on March 10 after six seasons.

The 27-year-old played in two games during the 2019 campaign before going down with a torn pectoral. He's recorded 484 career tackles, 11.5 sacks, and two interceptions.

With Blake Martinez slated to hit free agency, the Packers may have already moved on from him by signing Kirksey.

The Iowa product reunites with Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine, who was the Browns' head coach from 2014 to 2015.

Meanwhile, inking Wagner signals that longtime right tackle Bryan Bulaga will leave the team in free agency.

Wagner started 40 games for the Lions over three seasons after signing as a big-money free agent in 2017.

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