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Packers Make Predictable Roster Moves (Along With a Telling One)

In the wake of Edgerrin Cooper’s torn Achilles, the Green Bay Packers placed their star linebacker on injured reserve on Tuesday and promoted fellow linebacker Kristian Welch from the practice squad.

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Green Bay Packers Acquire 7-Year Veteran Defender on Tuesday

The Green Bay Packers have moved on from the sudden loss of Edgerrin Cooper by bringing a familiar special-teams body back onto the active roster. Cooper, the second-round pick from 2024 who had become one of the team’s most reliable defenders, suffered an Achilles tear and was placed on injured reserve, ending his season.

NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / October 6

Packers-Bears ‘Is About Players,’ And That’s Where Coaches See Challenges

After Ben Johnson’s Chicago Bears shocked the Green Bay Packers in last year’s playoffs, he excitedly told his players in the postgame locker room, “F*** the Packers.” Packers coach Matt LaFleur wasn’t going to add any gasoline to the fire.

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The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to throw the most touchdowns through the first four weeks of a season for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL 2015-16 leading passers by team' quiz

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Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / October 6

When Will G Kevin Zeitler Crack Packers’ Lineup?

The Green Bay Packers have added several veteran offensive linemen over the past several weeks in an effort to bolster a unit that has struggled and been riddled with injuries.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / PackersTalk.com / October 6

The Packers escape Tampa with a win against the Buccaneers

The Packers might have won the game against the Buccaneers but it sure doesn’t feel like a victory. Coming into the game Green Bay was coming off their worst home opener in a very long time.

NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / October 6

Packers-Bears Matchups: Does Green Bay Have Any Advantages?

It’s Revenge Week. Unless it isn’t? Last year, the Green Bay Packers’ season ended at Soldier Field against the Chicago Bears. The Bears overcame a 21-3 halftime deficit to knock the Packers out of the playoffs, then had plenty to say after the fact.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / October 6

Packers explore a young cornerback option with a thin spot on the depth chart demanding attention

Green Bay is working out former Atlanta Falcons defensive back Cobee Bryant on Tuesday. The Green Bay Packers are exploring options on the market for cornerback depth, as the team decided to work out Cobee Bryant on Tuesday, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.

Edgerrin Cooper News / Lindy's Sports / October 6

Edgerrin Cooper's Torn Achilles Wasn't the Only Problem in Packers' Ugly Win

The Packers got the win they needed in Tampa. A day later, they got the news they feared. An MRI confirmed that linebacker Edgerrin Cooper tore his Achilles in Sunday’s 17-14 victory over the Buccaneers.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / October 6

Matt LaFleur gives honest Micah Parsons update as the Packers star’s return timeline keeps uncertain

The star edge defender is more than nine months removed from knee surgery, and Green Bay has a roster mechanism ready to ease his eventual comeback. Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur shared an update on Micah Parsons’ injury situation on Monday, and the edge defender’s recovery from a torn ACL is still moving at its own pace.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Micah Parsons News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Micah Parsons’ Emotional Reaction to Packers’ Season-Ending News

Micah Parsons remains on the sideline after four weeks of the 2026 NFL season as the Green Bay Packers continue to wait for their star defensive end to complete his recovery.

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Jon Gruden News / HITC / October 6

‘I’m available’ – Jon Gruden sarcastically offers himself as new Green Bay Packers head coach

Amid concerns about Matt LaFleur’s future with the Green Bay Packers, former NFL coach Jon Gruden seems to be making himself a candidate to replace him.

Edgerrin Cooper News / The Packers Post / October 6

How Can the Packers Overcome the Loss of LB Edgerrin Cooper?

The Green Bay Packers continue to get bit by the injury bug. On Sunday, the Packers lost linebacker Edgerrin Cooper for the season with a torn Achilles.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Stadium Rant / October 6

Green Bay Packers: 3 Winners And 2 Losers From The Win Over Buccaneers

The Green Bay Packers got their second victory of the season, beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17-14 in what many would call an ugly win. While it is still a good sign that things are heading in the right direction, the game still showed growing pains.

Matt Lafleur News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 6

Why Packers’ Matt LaFleur is not too interested in engaging in trash talk with Bears

Few rivalries in the NFL can match the history and intensity of the game between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears. The league’s oldest rivalry will

Green Bay Packers News / Packers Coverage / October 5

Packers Abruptly Terminate Contract of 25-Year-Old Defender

The Green Bay Packers have released 25-year-old defensive back Marlon Jones with an injury settlement, ending a brief stay that never reached a regular-season snap, via the NFL transaction wire.

Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / October 5

Breaking Down The Packers' Sloppy, Inefficient, and Undisciplined Play Ahead of Week 5

Miraculously, the Green Bay Packers are 2-2 heading into Week 5. However, they’ve often looked like one of the worst teams in the NFL, and could easily be 0-4.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 5

Packers vs. Bears: Green Bay could use some more from Matt LaFleur

It's one of the oldest rivalries in professional sports and the NFL's longest-running one, stemming all the way back to 1921.

Packers HC Matt LaFleur threatens to bench players despite win

Bears' Ben Johnson confirms Tyson Bagent, Caleb Williams decision for Packers game

Ben Johnson pulled a petty move to start Bears-Jets game

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Micah Parsons News / Athlon Sports / October 5

Packers Announce Micah Parsons Update After Disappointing Decision

The Green Bay Packers continue to wait for Micah Parsons as the star pass rusher works his way back from the knee injury that ended his 2025 season. Parsons has been sidelined since suffering a torn ACL and meniscus damage in Week 15 against the Denver Broncos last December.

Edgerrin Cooper News / Packers Coverage / October 5

Packers’ Edgerrin Cooper Breaks Silence After Brutal Injury News

Green Bay Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper will miss the rest of the 2026 season after tests confirmed a torn Achilles tendon. An MRI on Monday verified the injury that occurred the day before.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 5

Bears' Johnson confirms Bagent, Williams decision for Packers game

Bears' Ben Johnson confirms Tyson Bagent, Caleb Williams decision for Packers game

Ahead of the Chicago Bears' Week 4 game versus the 1-2 New York Jets on Sunday, Johnson declined to reveal whether Bagent or Case Keenum would start at quarterback over injured Williams. Johnson has decided to go down a different route as the 3-1 Bears prepare to play at the rival Green Bay Packers (2-2) on Oct. 11.

Aaron Glenn sends message to Jets fans after ugly loss to Bears

Kyle Monangai, Tyson Bagent stand out as Bears flatten Jets

Bears HC Ben Johnson got creative with Week 4 starting QB decision

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Jordan Love News / Viral Sports News / October 5

Packers’ Jordan Love Sends Clear Warning to Rest of the NFL

The Green Bay Packers entered Sunday at 1-2 after a blowout loss to Atlanta and a lopsided defeat at Minnesota. Their offensive line had been among the league’s worst, the run game ranked last, and injuries had already removed right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele and receiver Jayden Reed for the year.

Matt Lafleur News / Packers Coverage / October 5

Packers’ Matt LaFleur Sends Clear Threat to the Green Bay Roster

The Green Bay Packers spent most of Sunday afternoon in Tampa trying to turn a shaky start into a workable afternoon. The offense moved the ball in stretches, the defense stiffened late, and the visitors found just enough to leave Raymond James Stadium with a win.