The Packers waived Dean (undisclosed) from injured reserve Tuesday with an injury settlement, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Dean reverted to the Packers' IR after clearing waivers in late August. The safety likely believes he can contribute to another franchise in 2026 and is now a free agent able to sign with another organization as soon as he is healthy.
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Packers' Trey Dean: Reverts to IR for Green Bay
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Dean (undisclosed) reverted to the Packers' injured-reserve list Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
The Packers waived Dean on Sunday with an injury designation. The safety went unclaimed and will now spend the entirety of the 2026 regular season on IR unless he is waived with an injury settlement.
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Packers' Trey Dean: Signs with Green Bay
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The Packers signed Dean to a contract Monday, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
Dean was a member of the Chiefs' practice squad during their 2023 Super Bowl winning campaign, but the safety has yet to play in an NFL game. The 26-year-old spent the 2026 UFL campaign with the Louisville Kings and St. Louis Battlehawks, recording 20 tackles (16 solo), including 1.0 sacks, across six regular-season games.
