Packers sign Reggie Begelton to active roster and elevate De’Jon Harris and Billy Winn from the practice squad

The Packers have signed wide receiver Reggie Begelton and elevated linebacker De’Jon Harris and defensive lineman Billy Winn to the active roster ahead of tonight’s game against the Atlanta Falcons.

A high-level Canadian Football League performer, Begelton is getting his first crack at NFL action tonight, given the pandemic-reduced training camp meant no preseason games. Adding the 6-foot, 200-pound Begelton to the active roster gives the Packers four healthy receivers this evening.

Harris was originally signed by the New England Patriots as a free agent after going undrafted this spring. The Patriots guaranteed $140,000 of his 2020 salary, but he was released on September 5. He’s a bit undersized and more limited as an athlete than his “Scoota” nickname might imply, but tackled well at Arkansas and could fill a B.J. Goodson/Antonio Morrison-style role for the Packers.

Winn is making his second trip to the active roster, having been elevated for the Saints game last week. Even if he’s a limited player in a limited role, Winn’s comeback story is nothing short of remarkable: after a series of season-ending injuries, Winn’s now playing in just his second NFL game since 2016. He played six snaps and batted down a pass for the Packers last week.