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Packers’ Jordy Nelson, family adopt child

Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson had six catches for 52 yards and two touchdowns in Week 3.
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson had six catches for 52 yards and two touchdowns in Week 3.
By Juliakate E Culpepper
Oct 12, 2017

A few days before Sunday’s thrilling win over the Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson and wife Emily traveled to San Antonio to finalize their adoption of the couple’s third child, Adda Jo.

After giving birth to their one biological child, Royal, the Nelsons were unable to have any more biological children and decided to adopt.

Adda Jo, who lived with the Nelson for seven months a foster child prior to the adoption being finalized last week, is the couple’s second adopted child.

The Nelsons adopted son Brooks in February 2015, acording to CBS Sports.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson and wife Emily pose with the newest addition to their family, Adda Jo. (Photo from KWCH12 News.)

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