Former Packer Joins Bears Just One Day After Release — A Move That Feels Like Betrayal in Green Bay

Chicago, IL — In the NFC North, rivalries aren’t just played on Sundays — they live every single day of the year. And on Monday night, Green Bay Packers fans felt that sting in a very personal way.

Just 24 hours after being released, one of their own has crossed the border into enemy territory. The Chicago Bears announced this afternoon that they have signed a familiar face to bolster their defensive depth.

Defensive end Jonathan Garvin, a 2020 seventh-round pick out of Miami, wasted no time finding a new home — and his new home happens to be the franchise Green Bay supporters despise the most.

The #Bears are signing former Miami Hurricanes DE Jonathan Garvin to the practice squad, per LAA.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 28, 2025

“Business moves fast in this league,” Garvin said after signing.

“Chicago believed in me the moment I hit the market — and when a team wants you, you say yes.” His words didn’t soften the blow in Wisconsin.

Garvin spent three seasons in Green Bay, developing into a rotational defender before his release. His sudden jump to a division rival now creates a storyline every Packers fan will have circled on the schedule.

The Bears needed help on the edge, and Garvin brings length, experience and — now — motivation fueled by the team that let him walk without hesitation. Chicago views him as a low-risk spark with upside.

Meanwhile, Packers fans are already marking November and January as potential revenge games. The thought of a former Packer hitting Jordan Love or celebrating a sack on Lambeau turf is almost too much to imagine.

No matter how Garvin performs, the drama is already baked in. He didn’t leave quietly — he left and walked straight into the arms of the rival that Green Bay can’t stand. And in this division, some decisions never get forgiven.

49ers Send Under-the-Radar Player to Buffalo Bills in Pre-Deadline Trade

Santa Clara, CA — The San Francisco 49ers have made a quiet but strategic move ahead of the NFL trade deadline, sending

safety Jason Pinnock to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a Day 3 draft pick, according to league sources.

The deal comes as the Bills continue to strengthen their secondary depth after a string of injuries, while the 49ers capitalize on one of the few positions where they still have depth despite a wave of team-wide injuries.

Pinnock, 25, has been a reliable rotational defender for San Francisco this season, known for his speed and range as a center-field safety. However, his role began to diminish with the return of

Malik Mustapha and the emergence of Ji’Ayir Brown, who has started at safety in recent weeks. Rookie Marques Sigle has also shown enough promise to earn consistent snaps.

For Buffalo, the move provides much-needed reinforcement behind veteran safeties

Jordan Poyer and Damarious Bishop, both of whom have battled durability issues. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell previously suggested the move as one that “made perfect sense for both sides.”

“He’s not a superstar, but he’s a steady, smart defender who can help right away,”

one Bills source said. “We needed a body we could trust — and Pinnock fits that.”

For the 49ers, the trade nets them a valuable draft asset that could be used in future roster adjustments. Despite being 4–2 and firmly in playoff contention, the front office reportedly viewed Pinnock as

“the most expendable” among their secondary group.

While the move may fly under the radar compared to blockbuster deals, it reflects San Francisco’s careful balancing act between maintaining depth and

building long-term flexibility.

Both teams are expected to finalize the paperwork before the official trade deadline — and Pinnock could suit up for Buffalo as early as Week 8