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

From $2,270 to $1 Million, 72 Packers Earn Performance-Based Paychecks

It was Christmas all over again for 72 members of the Green Bay Packers on Monday. Led by safety Evan Williams, every member of the team who played a snap last season shared about $16.951 million from the NFL’s Performance-Based Bay program, the league and the NFLPA announced.

Evan Williams News / WI Sports Heroics / March 16

Green Bay Packers: safety Evan Williams sees 2025 salary more than doubled by the NFL

Despite the concerns surround the Green Bay Packers this off-season, there is no doubt that they have a plethora of good young players that are going to be fixtures on their roster for years to come.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Romeo Doubs News / PackersTalk.com / March 16

A Farewell to My Favorite Green Bay Packer: Romeo Doubs

Free agency opened across the NFL this past week, and with it came the departure of several Green Bay Packers, including my favorite active player, wide receiver Romeo Doubs.

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

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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 / 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.

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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?

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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.

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.