Green Bay Packers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Sean Rhyan News / Packers Coverage / October 26

Green Bay Packers Slammed With Even More Bad Injury News

The Green Bay Packers' offensive line took another significant hit during Sunday’s 20-17 defeat to the Detroit Lions. Starting center Sean Rhyan exited early in the first quarter with an ankle injury and did not return, forcing the Packers to scramble for interior protection against a physical Detroit front.

Green Bay Packers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 26

Packers C Sean Rhyan, LB Zaire Franklin To Miss Time

The Packers fell to 4-3 with a loss in Detroit on Sunday. They will be without a key presence on both sides of the ball for the time being. Center Sean Rhyan exited the game early and did not return.

Jordan Love News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Jordan Love’s battered OL takes another hit with latest Packers’ injury update

The Green Bay Packers left the stadium with a bitter divisional defeat and concerning offensive line injuries. No, you are not experiencing deja vu. This is just life as a Cheesehead in the year 2026.

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The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players responsible for the best rushing season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL Comeback Players of the Year' quiz

Xavier McKinney News / Field Level Media / October 26

Packers S Xavier McKinney rips refs after loss to Lions

Green Bay Packers All-Pro safety Xavier McKinney didn't mince words when describing the officiating after Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Detroit Lions. "I don't know how the NFL's going to treat it, but I'm not a big fan of the refs right now," McKinney said.

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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.

Sean Rhyan News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 26

Packers C Sean Rhyan Believed To Have Suffered High-Ankle Sprain

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Packers C Sean Rhyan is believed to have suffered a high-ankle sprain in the team’s Week 7 loss against the Lions.

Zaire Franklin News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 26

Packers LB Zaire Franklin Suffered Hairline Fracture In Leg

Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Packers LB Zaire Franklin suffered a hairline fracture in his leg after being accidentally kicked in practice. Rapoport notes Green Bay opted against placing Franklin on injured reserve, as they believe he can return while missing minimal games.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / October 26

Packers Mistakes Loom Large in Disjointed Loss to Lions

The Packers once again find themselves collapsing due to their errors. From the start of Sunday’s game, puzzling decisions were made by the coaching staff.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 26

Packers could be forced into an unexpected change up front after Lions loss complicates plans for the Panthers game

Starting center Sean Rhyan and backup Jacob Monk both went down against Detroit, and Green Bay has a short week to find someone to snap the ball. The Green Bay Packers have a short week ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Carolina Panthers after losing to the Detroit Lions 20-17 on Sunday.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

NFL News / The Packers Post / October 26

SELF INFLICTED: The Green Bay Packers Lose a Game They Should Have Won to the Detroit Lions 20-17 in Week 7

The Green Bay Packers lost a key division game they easily should have won, but self-inflicted wounds, key mistakes and poor officiating hurt the team, and they fell to the Detroit Lions 20-17.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / October 26

Packers face uncomfortable kicker question after rookie’s rough start, and 5 outside options could change the conversation

Rookie kicker Trey Smack has missed five field goals in seven games, and Green Bay has a practice squad and some market options worth exploring. The Green Bay Packers might hold on to rookie kicker Trey Smack for now.

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The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 26

NFC North teams dominating but have one problem: each other

NFC North teams are dominating the NFL, but they have one problem: each other

The NFC North has emerged as one of the NFL's strongest divisions in 2026, but its teams have an unusual problem: They keep losing to one another.

NFL Week 7 lowlights: Aaron Glenn's game management, blowout Panthers loss and more

NFL Week 7 winners, losers: Joe Burrow rallies Bengals; huge day for running backs

The 'NFL Offensive POY winners' quiz

Xavier McKinney News / Yardbarker / October 26

Packers' McKinney calls out officiating as team's roughing penalties pile up

Packers' Xavier McKinney calls out officiating as team's roughing penalties pile up

Green Bay dropped to 4-3 and last place in the NFC North.

Packers get hosed by a ridiculous roughing-the-passer call vs. Lions

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

Green Bay Packers News / Packers Coverage / October 26

Packers Star Puts NFL Officials on Blast After Controversial Loss

A disputed late hit penalty on Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt shifted momentum in the Detroit Lions’ 20-17 victory Sunday at Ford Field.

Micah Parsons News / Packers Coverage / October 26

Packers’ Micah Parsons Now Facing Potential NFL Punishment

Green Bay Packers pass rusher Micah Parsons has once again placed himself in the NFL’s disciplinary crosshairs after publicly criticizing the league’s officiating following a frustrating Week 7 loss.

Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Packers Injury Update Following Week 7 Loss to Lions: Sean Rhyan, Jacob Monk, and Devonte Wyatt

The Green Bay Packers fell to the Detroit Lions in a devastating 20-17 defeat, falling to 4-3. They also lost both their starting and backup centers, Sean Rhyan and Jacob Monk, creating an issue along the oline with a short week incoming.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / October 25

Packers safety Xavier McKinney unloads on NFL refs and says what Matt LaFleur wouldn’t say out loud

The All-Pro was obviously not happy without how the Packers game against the Lions was officiated. The Green Bay Packers left Detroit with a 20-17 loss to the Lions, and it’s hard to separate the result of the game from the officiating.

Green Bay Packers News / The Spun / October 25

Former Packers QB Kurt Benkert Demands NFL Officiating Crew Is Suspended Tonight

Former NFL quarterback Kurt Benkert, who played for the Green Bay Packers, is demanding an officiating crew be investigated and suspended on Sunday night.