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Christian Watson News / WI Sports Heroics / April 8

Green Bay Packers get possible contract extension figure for wide receiver Christian Watson

The Green Bay Packers have not been big spenders in NFL free agency this off-season. While they have made significant improvements by signing defensive tackle Javon Hargrave and a couple others, the contracts they offered were below the league’s average salary in an effort to keep the compensatory draft picks they have been awarded.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 8

Packers Made Previous Efforts To Acquire Zaire Franklin From Colts

The Colts’ 2018 draft class resided as one of this era’s best hauls before Zaire Franklin‘s early-2020s emergence. Indianapolis’ second Chris Ballard draft included Quenton Nelson, Braden Smith, Shaquille Leonard, Nyheim Miller-Hines and Tyquan Lewis.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / April 8

3 hidden draft gems for the Packers to keep on the radar in the 2026 class

Over the past four years, nobody in the NFL has had more total draft picks than the Green Bay Packers. But the team won’t have first-round picks in each of the next two years after trading for edge defender Micah Parsons.

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Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / April 8

What Defines a Packers Offensive Draft Prospect Under Brian Gutekunst?

In just a few weeks, Brian Gutekunst will enter his ninth NFL Draft—and he’s made one thing abundantly clear: in Green Bay, traits matter, and athleticism sits at the center of the draft process.

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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.

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Brian Gutekunst News / The Packers Post / April 8

The Packers Most Disappointing Pick in Each Round of the NFL Draft Under Brian Gutekunst

The 2026 NFL Draft will bet the ninth for Green Bay Packers GM Brian Gutekunst since he took over the position in 2018. The draft is vital to any NFL team, and the Packers are no exception, especially since that’s the emphasis they place when building a roster.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / April 8

Packers position themselves to invest heavily in developing 2 distinct roles as clear priority begins to emerge

Green Bay switched base defenses, and that also had an impact on how head coach Matt LaFleur and defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon built the rest of the coaching staff.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / April 7

Most Athletic Defensive Player in NFL Draft Visits Packers

Relative Athletic Score puts every prospect’s testing results on a 0-to-10 scale relative to his peers at the position group. Georgia Tech defensive lineman Jordan van den Berg, who had a predraft visit with the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday, according to a source, scored a perfect 10 .

NFL News / PackersTalk.com / April 7

Packers of the Future: 6 'Top 30 visits' during March

March has come and gone and the NFL draft is less than a month away. More and more attention is being paid by NFL fans to which players will join their team for the upcoming season.

Tucker Kraft News / Gridiron Heroics / April 7

Packers TE Tucker Kraft Defies Odds With Rapid Recovery From ACL Injury

Green Bay’s offense found its rhythm late last season, leaning heavily on its tight ends to steady a young passing attack. That balance vanished in November, when one of its most reliable weapons went down in a flash.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / April 7

Prospect Who Was ‘Done’ With Football Having NFL Draft Visit With Packers

If you are looking for a prospect to pull for, perhaps look no further than Akron cornerback Malcolm DeWalt IV. DeWalt, who is having an NFL Draft visit with the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday, as first reported by Easton Butler , had given up the sport.

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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.

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Christian Watson News / WI Sports Heroics / April 7

Packers’ Christian Watson’s contract value revealed ahead of negotiations

Wide receiver Christian Watson proved his value to the Packers‘ passing game last season, and just might be about to cash in on a major commitment from the organization in the months ahead.

Micah Parsons News / WI Sports Heroics / April 7

Packers’ ideal complement to Micah Parsons revealed ahead of the NFL Draft

The Green Bay Packers don’t have the luxury of a first-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, but fortunately for general manager Brian Gutekunst, this happens to be a deep class at one of the roster’s few positions of need.

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Matt Lafleur News / Total Apex Sports / April 7

Green Bay Packers Matt LaFleur Talks Mindset Change For 2026 To Jumpstart The Offense

The Green Bay Packers entered the 2025 season with massive expectations, only to watch their offensive production mysteriously stall. Now, head coach Matt LaFleur is taking decisive action.

Micah Hyde News / A to Z Sports / April 7

Former Packers executive reopens old wound for fans with brutal truth about player team clearly misvalued

Back in 2017, the Packers allowed defensive back Micah Hyde to walk in free agency, and he turned out to be one of the best at his position in football for the Buffalo Bills.

Green Bay Packers News / Gridiron Heroics / April 7

Green Bay Packers: Host Elite 321-Pound Run-Stopper

The Green Bay Packers still need to address the defensive tackle position, especially a run-stopping two-gap option, since the position struggled against the run last year and relied heavily on the EDGE rushers, linebackers, and safeties to make plays.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / April 7

First-round draft picks that didn’t work out for the Packers: Jamal Reynolds

Jamal Reynolds was supposed to add depth to the Packers defensive line. So much so the Packers traded up 7 spots to grab the defensive lineman in the 2001 draft.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / April 7

Packers Defensive Line’s New ‘Gravedigger’ Is ‘Special Dude’

In Green Bay Packers lore, there will be only one “Gravedigger.” Gilbert Brown’s dominance on the defensive line was a key part of the Super Bowl teams in the 1990s.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 7

Packers identified as ideal match for one of the best quarterbacks in 2026 draft class and the buzz is growing

Green Bay is doing a lot of pre-draft homework on quarterbacks, and the team’s recent track record developing players at the position hasn’t gone unnoticed.

Green Bay Packers News / Gridiron Heroics / April 6

Green Bay Packers Draft: Met With Rising G5 Cornerback

The Green Bay Packers still need to address the cornerback position this offseason despite bringing in Benjamin St-Juste and tendering Kamal Hadden. Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine are both entering contract years and are slated to hit free agency next offseason.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / April 6

Green Bay Packers set to bring in 1,000-yard wide receiver for top-30 pre-NFL Draft visit

The Green Bay Packers are busily preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft, which will take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania later this month. Many expect the Packers to focus heavily on adding defensive talent in the draft given the current state of their roster.

Green Bay Packers News / Pro Football Rumors / April 6

Packers to make running back addition

Josh Jacobs has spent the past two seasons as the Packers’ top running back. A heavy workload can once again be expected for 2026, but it remains to be seen how the rest of the team’s backfield will take shape.