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Green Bay Packers News / Packers Coverage / October 26

Green Bay Packers Make Move for Former First-Round Pick

The Green Bay Packers elevated offensive lineman Mekhi Becton from the practice squad to the active roster on Monday, addressing depth concerns after a difficult Week 7 loss to the Detroit Lions.

Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Packers latest injury update perfectly sums up O-line woes

The Green Bay Packers are one team that has continued to deal with injuries throughout the season, and it didn’t get better during their loss to the Detroit Lions.

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

Packers make roster move that hints at specific offensive line competition, and one weak spot could finally face a real challenge

Green Bay promoted guard Mekhi Becton from the practice squad and placed Jacob Monk on injured reserve after a costly afternoon against Detroit. The Green Bay Packers made a roster move on Monday that signals a competition is coming on the offensive line.

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Mekhi Becton News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 26

Packers Promote G Mekhi Becton

The Green Bay Packers announced they have signed G Mekhi Becton from the practice squad to the active roster. The Packers placed C Jacob Monk on injured reserve in a corresponding move.

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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.

Zaire Franklin News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Packers Make Decision on LB Zaire Franklin After Leg Fracture

Green Bay Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin will avoid injured reserve after suffering a hairline fracture in his leg, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Poor Officiating Or Not, Packers Have No One To Blame But Themselves For Loss to Lions

The main storyline coming out of the Green Bay Packers‘ 20-17 loss to the Detroit Lions was how poor officiating may have impacted the result. While there’s no denying that there were more than a few questionable calls made, at the end of the day, the Packers have no one to blame but themselves.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Packers Get Concerning Update on Offensive Lineman Following Lions Game

The Green Bay Packers have an offensive line concern after starting center Sean Rhyan suffered an ankle injury during Sunday’s 20-17 loss to the Detroit Lions.

Green Bay Packers News / The Spun / October 26

NFL Punishment Coming For Packers After Sunday's Controversial Loss

NFL punishment is coming for the Green Bay Packers following Sunday’s controversial loss to the Detroit Lions. The Packers fell to the Lions in a Week 7 NFC North matchup.

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

Packers keep repeating an obvious mistake, and latest loss to the Lions was just another painful reminder of it

Right guard Travis Glover started again in Detroit while veteran Kevin Zeitler sat inactive, and the pressure numbers from the past three weeks are telling.

Micah Parsons News / Athlon Sports / October 26

NFL Facing Backlash From Packers DE Micah Parsons After Lions Game

The Green Bay Packers saw their three-game winning streak come to an end Sunday with a 20-17 loss to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Now 4-3, the Packers sit in last place in a competitive NFC North division.

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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.

Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Packers Injury Update: Sean Rhyan, Jacob Monk, and Zaire Franklin

The Green Bay Packers fell to the Detroit Lions 20-17 in Week 7, losing several players to injuries, including their starting and backup centers. On a short week, they’ll likely line up Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers without two key starters on both sides of the ball.

Trey Smack News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Trey Smack is turning into a monster problem for Packers

The Green Bay Packers have a problem at kicker, and Trey Smack is running out of room for error. Smack missed two field goals on Sunday, adding to concerns about his reliability at a position where teams need to convert routine opportunities.

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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.

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.

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 / 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.

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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

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NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / October 26

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

The Packers were also on the receiving end of several other curious penalties during Sunday’s game.

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Green Bay Packers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 24

Packers Activate RB Josh Jacobs, DT Jordon Riley

As expected, Josh Jacobs will be able to make his season debut this week. The Packers have officially activated him from the commissioner’s exempt list.

Luke Musgrave News / Yardbarker / October 22