Nick Niemann joined Green Bay a day after Houston cut him, sprinting to practice at 5 a.m. to learn the Packers’ system and bolster special-teams. His Chargers and Texans years centered on ST tackles and rapid triggers. Family ties run deep: brother Ben and father Jay Niemann. Jordan Love’s thumb surgery update and Week 1 vs Detroit anchor the backdrop, while Niemann’s arrival signals a tailored role for kick coverage and return units.