Packers sign Davon House, release linebacker

GREEN BAY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Green Bay Packers have signed cornerback Davon House and released linebacker David Talley.

House was originally selected in the fourth round (131st overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Packers out of New Mexico State. He has played in 84 career games with 45 starts, registering 199 tackles (164 solo), seven interceptions, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and 69 passes defensed.

After four seasons in Green Bay (2011-14), House played for two years with the Jacksonville Jaguars (2015-16). In 2015, he set career highs with 60 tackles, four interceptions and 23 passes defensed. House rejoined the Packers last season, starting all 12 games he played in and finishing fourth on the team with nine passes defensed.

He will wear No. 31 for the Packers.

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