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Packers turn to a former first-round pick to patch a sudden depth problem, but his NFL track record raises fair questions

Green Bay is signing defensive tackle Mazi Smith to the practice squad after injuries thinned out what was once a crowded room on the interior. The Green Bay Packers are signing former first-round defensive tackle Mazi Smith to the practice squad.

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Green Bay Packers Sign Massive 337-Pound Defensive Tackle

The Green Bay Packers entered the 2026 season with high hopes for a deep and versatile defensive line that could support a contending roster under head coach Matt LaFleur.

Mazi Smith News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 19

Packers Signing DT Mazi Smith To Practice Squad

Rob Demovsky reports that the Packers are planning to sign DT Mazi Smith to their practice squad on Monday. The Packers hosted Smith for a tryout earlier

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The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to most recently reach the 30-TD milestone for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / October 19

Matt LaFleur has an unexpected suggestion for Jordan Love after the Packers watch Dak Prescott get multiple calls

The Packers head coach pointed to the Lukas Van Ness penalty on third down and questioned how officials protected Jordan Love on Sunday night. The Green Bay Packers beat the Dallas Cowboys 23-13 on “Sunday Night Football,” but the officiating left a sour taste.

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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.

Davante Adams News / Packers Coverage / October 19

Former Green Bay Packers Superstar Suffers Brutal Injury

Green Bay fans received an unwelcome update Monday on former Packers star Davante Adams. Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay told reporters that Adams ruptured his hamstring and will be sidelined six to 10 weeks.

Micah Parsons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 19

Latest Micah Parsons update doesn’t bode well for Packers return

The Green Bay Packers have started to turn things around in recent weeks, currently sitting at 4-2 after Sunday night’s home win over the Dallas Cowboys.

Green Bay Packers News / Viral Sports News / October 19

Former Green Bay Packers Draft Pick Has Reportedly Died

Jon Morris, the center the Green Bay Packers selected in the second round of the 1964 NFL Draft, has died at age 84 after a long battle with dementia. The Packers took Morris with the 27th overall pick that year, ahead of the Boston Patriots, who chose him in the fourth round of the AFL Draft.

NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / October 19

Three Overreactions After Packers Beat Cowboys: House of Cards

A win is a win. The Green Bay Packers earned a big one against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night. It was a surprisingly easy victory considering the number of self-inflicted wounds that prevented the Packers from winning by30.

Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 19

3 players Packers must target at 2026 NFL trade deadline

The Green Bay Packers are entering a crucial stretch of their season with renewed confidence after defeating the Dallas Cowboys 23-13 on Sunday Night Football.

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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.

NFL News / PackersTalk.com / October 19

Cowboys Corralled: Packers Win in Primetime

The Green Bay Packers picked up another strong victory in primetime against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, improving their league best record as the SNF home team to 21-4.

Green Bay Packers News / Packers Coverage / October 19

Packers Land Brutal Micah Parsons Update From Adam Schefter

The Green Bay Packers' defense delivered another strong outing on Sunday night at Lambeau Field. The Packers held Dallas to 13 points and improved to 4-2 with a 23-13 victory.

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Matt Lafleur News / A to Z Sports / October 19

Matt LaFleur finally gets a long-criticized area right for the Packers, and the early results are impossible to ignore

Green Bay had to replace two coordinators this offseason, and six weeks into the season, the defense and special teams look like different units. Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has faced frequent criticism for his coaching hires, and most of it has been fair.

Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / October 19

The Packers Just Did Something They Hadn’t Done All Season, and It Started on the First Drive

Green Bay finally solved third down. The fix showed up before the Sunday night crowd at Lambeau Field had settled into its seats. The Packers walked in converting a league-worst 27.6% of their third downs, then went 4-for-4 on the opening drive of their 23-13 win over Dallas.

Micah Parsons News / A to Z Sports / October 19

Packers unintentionally open the door to valuable roster flexibility, and Micah Parsons will eventually be part of the equation

Green Bay has only 50 players on its 53-man roster after a busy weekend, and the injured list will decide how those openings get used. The Green Bay Packers made several roster moves on Saturday ahead of their Week 6 win over the Dallas Cowboys.

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The 'Most Pass & Rush-TD NFL games' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to pass AND rush for a touchdown in the same game at least five times can you name in five minutes?

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / October 19

Packers Defense Shines in Beatdown of the Cowboys

The Packers defense left no stone unturned on Sunday night. Jonathan Gannon continues to call a highly aggressive defense, managing effortlessly without two top players.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / October 19

Jordan Love hints at what makes Matthew Golden different after the Packers weapon overcomes costly drops

The former first-round pick dropped two touchdown passes against the Cowboys and still finished Green Bay’s win with 104 receiving yards. The Green Bay Packers beat the Dallas Cowboys 23-13 on “Sunday Night Football.” However, it’s impossible to review the game without discussing wide receiver Matthew Golden.

Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 19

Packers’ Zaire Franklin reveals assessment of Micah Parsons after seeing his workout

The Green Bay Packers are still awaiting the return of Micah Parsons to the field as he recovers from his knee injury. However, the star pass rusher is already hard at work behind the scenes to get back into the best shape possible.

NFL News / The Packers Post / October 19

DEFENSE: The Green Bay Packers Down the Dallas Cowboys 23-13 in Week 6

The Green Bay Packers defense shut down the vaunted Dallas Cowboys attack and helped the Packers down Dallas 23-13. Jordan Love threw for one touchdown and ran for another while Brandon Cisse and Evan Williams came up with key interceptions.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 19

Javon Bullard shares bold claim about Packers defense after win over Cowboys

The Green Bay defense dominated the Dallas offense throughout the evening.

Brian Schottenheimer, Dak Prescott share blunt admissions after Cowboys' loss to Packers

'SNF' takeaways: Packers defense becoming a problem after dominant win over Cowboys

Packers get significant update on Josh Jacobs' Week 7 status

The 'Most 300-yard, 1-TD NFL games' quiz

Green Bay Packers News / Packers Coverage / October 19

Packers’ Matt LaFleur Drops Strong Statement About Josh Jacobs

Packers get significant update on Josh Jacobs' Week 7 status

Patriots' A.J. Brown expected to return in Week 6

Cardinals suffer backfield blow as Jeremiyah Love is ruled out

Ravens make final decision on Lamar Jackson's availability in Week 6

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Josh Jacobs News / Yardbarker / October 17

Packers get significant update on Josh Jacobs' Week 7 status

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has received a significant update regarding his status with the NFL. Jacobs has been on the NFL’s Commissioner Exempt list since Aug.

Packers' Jacobs files suit to permanently seal battery case video

Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper removed from commissioner’s exempt list

Steelers get new free-agent WR option after surprising release

Eagles signing Cowboys QB in light of Jalen Hurts' blood clot

Vikings' Jauan Jennings posts cryptic social media message amid trade rumors

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / October 14