Green Bay Packers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Zaire Franklin News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 16

Packers Signed LB Zaire Franklin To Revised Two-Year, $18M Contract

Per Ken Ingalls, the Packers signed LB Zaire Franklin to a revised two-year, $18 million contract upon the trade from the Colts. Ingalls mentions Franklin gets a $2 million raise for 2026 with $3.75 million guaranteed while his 2027 cash remains the same.

NFL News / WI Sports Heroics / March 16

Packers wide receiver linked to trade for Pro Bowl pass rusher

The Packers could be gearing up to make a big splash.

Could Kirk Cousins end up with this surprising team?

Packers just gave newest acquisition a big raise

Packers not ruling out major change to raise revenue

The 'NFL sack leaders since 2021' quiz

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / March 16

Packers solve remaining roster issues in impactful post-free agency 7-round mock draft full of bold decisions

The Green Bay Packers somewhat addressed cornerback, interior of the defensive line, and wide receiver/kick returner in free agency. They traded for an off-ball linebacker.

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The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz

In Super Bowl history, a player has topped the century mark in rushing yards just 23 times. How many can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

The 'Super Bowl MVPs' quiz

The 'AP Offensive Players of the Year' quiz

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / March 16

Ranking Packers’ Blizzard of Offseason Moves So Far, From Best to Worst

Green Bay has been buried under more than 2 feet of snow in an epic March storm. With wicked winds, it’s one of the biggest blizzards ever in the city known for its frozen tundra.

College Football News / Yardbarker

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

Micah Parsons News / Athlon Sports / March 16

Micah Parsons Sends Message After Retirement Decision on Monday

Micah Parsons and the Green Bay Packers secured a 9-7-1 record during the 2025 NFL season, just squeaking into the playoffs with the No. 7 seed in the NFC.

Zaire Franklin News / WI Sports Heroics / March 16

Packers just gave newest acquisition a big raise

The Green Bay Packers traded for veteran linebacker Zaire Franklin, and didn’t waste any time restructuring his contract. Franklin, who led the league

Green Bay Packers News / Gridiron Heroics / March 16

Green Bay Packers: Give All-Pro Addition a $2 Million Raise

The Green Bay Packers acquired Zaire Franklin from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for Colby Wooden. The Second-Team All-Pro middle linebacker aims to return to his 2024 form after a disappointing 2025 campaign, when he missed spring workouts while recovering from ankle surgery.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 16

Could Kirk Cousins end up with this surprising team?

With the Atlanta Falcons signing Tua Tagovailoa to compete with Michael Penix Jr. for the QB1 spot, it's likely the end of the Kirk Cousins era in Georgia. Could he end up with a surprising team?

Top remaining NFL free agents and their likely landing spots

Packers president hints that Green Bay could be forced to sell naming rights for Lambeau Field

How Falcons reportedly view Michael Penix Jr. after signing Tua Tagovailoa

10 best NFL free-agent signings of the past 20 years: See where Brees, Brady, Manning and more rank

The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / March 16

Packers way too early 53-man roster projection after the first wave of free agency and key offseason moves

The Green Bay Packers made their first wave of moves, with some roster cuts, a couple of trades, and three external additions in free agency. Some old faces are gone, some new faces are in, and it's time to put together our first 53-man roster projection.

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The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournaments' quiz

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / March 16

Packers Mock Draft 3.0 Starts With Complement to Big Free-Agent Addition

The NFL offseason continues to trudge along as free agency has made it through its first week, and the Green Bay Packers have been able to add to their roster, as they typically have done under Brian Gutekunst.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / March 16

Packers Pivot from Youth Movement to look to Experienced Veterans in Free Agency

For the past three seasons, the Packers have been doted as the youngest team in the league. During the first two seasons bumps on the road are a given.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / March 16

Grading the Offseason: Packers moves indicate a different approach to solve roster problems

The Green Bay Packers have their process. General manager Brian Gutekunst has already mentioned he isn’t a big believer in windows, and while he’s been willing to be more aggressive in the twilight years of Aaron Rodgers’ tenure, the sustainable approach tends to be his ideal model.

Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / March 16

How Will the Green Bay Packers Handle the Backup Quarterback Situation This Offseason?

As expected, the Green Bay Packers saw backup quarterback Malik Willis depart in free agency. He signed a major deal with the Miami Dolphins to become the favorite to be their starting quarterback in 2026.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / March 16

Packers CEO confirms suspicion that reveals a concerning truth about the franchise’s future direction

The NFL business is thriving, and the Green Bay Packers is as stable of a franchise as there could possibly be in the league. But the truth is that money is taking the future of the game to a new direction.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 16

Packers president hints that Green Bay could be forced to sell naming rights for Lambeau Field

The Green Bay Packers operate under a rare structure in the NFL as a publicly owned franchise. That setup brings certain benefits but also some drawbacks.

Green Bay Packers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 16

Packers not ruling out major change to raise revenue

The Green Bay Packers may soon sacrifice an iconic part of their history to bow down to the almighty dollar. Packers president and CEO Ed Policy spoke to Ben Fischer of the Sports Business Journal earlier this week about the team potentially being hurt by its unique ownership structure.

Green Bay Packers News / Total Pro Sports / March 15

Green Bay Packers Pondering Unthinkable Change To Lambeau Field For 2026 That Would Enrage Fans

The Green Bay Packers could do the unthinkable ahead of the 2026 NFL season and play in a “different” venue. Lambeau Field is one of the most iconic stadiums not only in the NFL but in every major American professional sports league.

Sean Rhyan News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 15

Big move Packers still must make after re-signing Sean Rhyan in 2026 NFL free agency

The Green Bay Packers know they have work left to do in free agency before they start concentrating on the NFL Draft. They have not been very active to this point, but they have re-signed Sean Rhyan to play center and they have also brought in Javon Hargrave at defensive tackle.

Green Bay Packers News / Total Pro Sports / March 15