The Green Bay Packers have signed first-year receiver Jake Kumerow to the practice squad.

Kumerow, 25, spent parts of the last three years with the Cincinnati Bengals and a few weeks on the practice squad in New England in 2017. He was a Division III All-American for UW-Whitewater.

The Patriots released Kumerow (6-4, 210) from the practice squad on Nov. 9.

He was promoted to the active roster of the Bengals late in the 2016 season but did not play in a game.

Over three seasons at UW-Whitewater, Kumerow caught 158 passes for 2,648 yards and 36 touchdowns, including 33 over his final 26 games.

The Packers had an open spot on the practice squad after promoting outside linebacker Reggie Gilbert before Saturday’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

Kumerow is the third receiver on the practice squad, joining rookies Colby Pearson and DeAngelo Yancey. Michael Clark was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster earlier this month.

In a related roster move, the Packers promoted tight end Emanuel Byrd from the practice squad and placed offensive tackle Jason Spriggs (knee) on injured reserve.