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Veteran Quarterback Tyrod Taylor Signs With Green Bay Packers

After the NFL Draft came and went without Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst selecting a signal-caller, the backup quarterback situation behind Jordan Love looked a little grim.

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Packers To Release QB Desmond Ridder

On Monday, the Packers identified their new backup quarterback in the form of Tyrod Taylor. With a deal being worked out on that front, a corresponding move will see an incumbent Green Bay signal-caller let go.

Desmond Ridder News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 4

Packers Cut QB Desmond Ridder

According to Tom Pelissero, the Packers are cutting QB Desmond Ridder in a corresponding move after adding veteran QB Tyrod Taylor. Ridder, 25, was a four-year starter at Cincinnati and quarterbacked the school to a berth in the College Football Playoff in 2021, the first time ever a non-Power 5 school had earned that distinction.

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The 'Passing TD leaders by NFL franchise' quiz

How many of the career leaders for passing touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL passing YPG leaders' quiz

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / May 4

Sights and Sounds From the Packers’ Rookie Minicamp

The Green Bay Packers’ two-day rookie minicamp took place on May 1st and 2nd, offering fans their first taste of the 2026 season. Today, I’ll go over the highlights, including the arrival of the Packers’ latest draft class, as well as some other interesting stories!

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / May 4

How Many Packers Rookies Will Actually Make an Impact in 2026?

The Green Bay Packers are a draft-and-develop team but don’t necessarily count on their rookies to make instant impacts. Last year’s draft class provided a total of 14 starts.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / May 4

Why cornerback Brandon Cisse is the only Packers draft pick still unsigned and what is delaying his rookie contract

The Packers have already signed five of their six draft picks. Once again, the second-rounder is the only one left, and this is an NFL-wide problem. It’s the same story all over again.

Jonathan Gannon News / PackersTalk.com / May 4

Jonathan Gannon will Address the Media Today

On February 2, 2026, the Packers made the hiring of Jonathan Gannon official. Three months later, we are finally getting his first press conference as defense coordinator of the Packers.

Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / May 4

Ranking Which 2026 Green Bay Packers Draft Choices Have the Best Chance of Contributing as Rookies

The Green Bay Packers 2026 draft is completed, and the team added six players this season who hope to make the team and make an impact as soon as possible.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / May 3

Packers Make Decisions on Chase Claypool, Isaiah Jacobs, Tryout Players

Headlined by former second-round pick Chase Claypool, the Green Bay Packers brought in nine players for tryouts at this weekend’s rookie camp. None of them were signed, a source said.

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25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / May 3

‘Sexy Fat Man’: Senior Bowl, Shrine Leaders Praise Packers’ Draft Picks

Senior Bowl executive director Drew Fabianich has a fun description of Chris McClellan, the 313-pound defensive tackle the Green Bay Packers drafted in the third round last week.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / May 3

Packers Top 5 New Needs After the 2026 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft has officially come and gone. The Green Bay Packers and general manager Brian Gutekunst added six new players to the roster through the draft.

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The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / May 2

Packers’ Biggest Remaining Needs After NFL Draft – What’s Still Missing

The Green Bay Packers came out of free agency and the draft in better shape to compete for a Super Bowl. After losing to the Chicago Bears in the playoffs, they addressed arguably their two biggest weaknesses, defensive tackle and cornerback, in tried-and-true Brian Gutekunst fashion.

Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / May 2

Will a Green Bay Packers Player Ever Reach This Difficult Milestone?

The Green Bay Packers have a rich history—13 world championships, more than any other team in NFL history. But the team has never had a player accomplish one milestone that has been done 32 times in league history.

Chase Claypool News / Green Bay Packers on SI / May 1

Chase Claypool Not Only Packers Tryout Player Chasing Dream

GREEN BAY – In the long list of draft picks, undrafted rookies and tryout players at the Green Bay Packers’ rookie minicamp on Friday, one loomed larger than the rest.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / May 1

Packers’ Brandon Cisse Explains Legendary Number and What He Wants to ‘Dominate’

GREEN BAY – When Green Bay Packers cornerback Brandon Cisse, the team’s first pick in last week’s draft, arrived at Lambeau Field and got to pick his jersey number, his choices were No.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / May 1

Packers Tried to Trade for Receiver; Now He’s at Rookie Camp for Tryout

Rookie minicamp is off and running after the completion of last week’s NFL Draft, and the Green Bay Packers have done something that is surprising. There is a list of names that was distributed of all the players participating in rookie camp with most of the usual suspects.

Chase Claypool News / 5 GOATs / May 1

Report: Former All-Rookie wide receiver Chase Claypool trying out at Green Bay Packers mini-camp

Just three and a half years after being traded for a second round draft pick, former PFWA All-Rookie wide receiver Chase Claypool is present at Green Bay Packers mini-camp on Friday.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 1

Packers Sign Five Draft Picks & 10 UDFAs

The Green Bay Packers announced they signed five draft picks and 10 undrafted free agents on Friday. Their undrafted free agent additions include G Dylan Barrett, QB Kyron Drones, G Josh Gesky, EDGE Nyjalik Kelly, S Murvin Kenion, TE RJ Maryland, RB Jaden Nixon, LB TJ Quinn, WR J.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / May 1

Packers 53-Man Roster Projection, Depth Chart After NFL Draft

Including six draft picks, the Green Bay Packers added 17 rookies during last weekend’s 2026 NFL Draft. While there will be additional roster moves along

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / May 1

Packers Rookie Minicamp: The Road To 2026 Starts Now

The Green Bay Packers 2026 Rookie Minicamp kicks off today. I am over the moon that my draft crush Brandon Cisse was Gutey’s first pick in this year’s class.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / May 1

Packers Could Hit Up Matt LaFleur’s Brother With Trade to Fill Key Need

The Green Bay Packers are in wait-and-see mode at running back. Josh Jacobs will be the obvious starter for 2026, but then what? After not re-signing Emanuel Wilson, that is an important question that general manager Brian Gutekunst must figure out after he chose not to draft a running back last weekend.

Lukas Van Ness News / The Packers Post / May 1

The Green Bay Packers Made a Mistake By Picking Up Lukas Van Ness’ Fifth-Year Option

The Green Bay Packers announced on Thursday that they were picking up the fifth-year option on 2023 first-round draft pick Lukas Van Ness. That means the Iowa alum will be playing for the Packers in 2027 on a one-year, fully guaranteed contract worth an estimated $14.5 million.