Packers Lose RB Wilson, Sign CB St-Juste

Green Bay's running back room thins out as free agent Wilson joins Seahawks, but team adds defensive back in free agency

Mar. 13, 2026 at 10:38am

The Green Bay Packers have lost running back Emanuel Wilson, who signed a one-year deal with the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks after Green Bay failed to make a qualifying offer. However, the team has announced the signing of cornerback Benjamin St-Juste, who had 37 total tackles and an interception for the Los Angeles Chargers last season.

Why it matters

The departure of Wilson, a popular backup running back who had over 1,000 yards in three seasons, thins out the Packers' backfield depth. Meanwhile, the addition of St-Juste aims to bolster Green Bay's secondary as the team looks to improve its defense for the upcoming season.

The details

Wilson, 26, became a free agent after the Packers failed to make a qualifying offer. He was a reliable backup to lead running back Josh Jacobs. St-Juste, 28, joins the Packers after spending the 2022 season with the Los Angeles Chargers, where he recorded 37 total tackles and one interception.

  • Wilson signed a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks on March 13, 2026.
  • The Packers announced the signing of CB Benjamin St-Juste on March 13, 2026.

The players

Emanuel Wilson

A 26-year-old running back who spent the last three seasons as a backup in Green Bay, rushing for over 1,000 yards.

Benjamin St-Juste

A 28-year-old cornerback who spent the 2022 season with the Los Angeles Chargers, recording 37 total tackles and one interception.

Josh Jacobs

The Packers' lead running back, with Wilson serving as his backup the past three seasons.

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The takeaway

The Packers' offseason moves show the team is looking to shore up its defense while also dealing with the departure of a key offensive contributor in Wilson. Green Bay will need to find a new backup running back to complement Jacobs, while the addition of St-Juste aims to improve the secondary.