Green Bay Packers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 26

Packers desperately need someone to step up on defense as playoffs near

The Green Bay Packers enter Week 17 still in search of an identity on defense. With the postseason looming, defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley has two more opportunities to find the right blend of blitzing vs.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / December 26

Three Reasons Why Ravens Will Beat Packers, Extend Green Bay’s Misery

One of the more unusual weeks in recent Green Bay Packers history will culminate with their Saturday night home game against the Baltimore Ravens. The Packers blew a chance to control the division with their epic meltdown on Sunday night at Chicago but were handed a playoff berth on Thursday.

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Green Bay Packers News / Field Level Media / December 26

Packers' Jordan Love out vs. Ravens; Malik Willis expected to start

Green Bay starting quarterback Jordan Love will not play Saturday night when the Packers host the Baltimore Ravens. The team announced Friday that they downgraded Love (concussion protocol, shoulder) to out for the game.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 26

Packers emerging star could see robust free agent market

The Packers‘ quarterback room may have churned out another star-caliber signal caller in the lineage of Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers, and Jordan Love, or at least a reliable young backup with starter upside.

NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / December 26

Huge Quarterback News Before Packers Host Ravens

Jordan Love is out for Saturday night’s game against the Baltimore Ravens due to the concussion sustained last week against the Chicago Bears. That means

Kristian Welch News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 26

Packers Place LB Kristian Welch On Injured Reserve

The Green Bay Packers officially placed LB Kristian Welch on injured reserve Friday. Welch will miss at least the next three games before he can be activated from injured reserve. Welch, 27, signed with the Ravens after going undrafted out of Iowa in the 2020 NFL Draft.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Green Bay Packers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 26

Packers Ruling Out QB Jordan Love For Week 17, Malik Willis Expected To Start

According to Adam Schefter, the Packers are ruling out QB Jordan Love (concussion) from Week 17 and are expected to start Malik Willis. Love was down on the field for some time in last week’s game before jogging off the field and being replaced by Willis.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / December 26

Jordan Love out for Week 17 amid fight for NFC North crown

QB Jordan Love ruled out for Week 17 amid Packers' fight for NFC North crown

Rather than Lamar Jackson–Jordan Love, Saturday’s Ravens-Packers matchup is likely to feature two backup quarterbacks.

Ravens likely to fight for their playoff lives without star QB Lamar Jackson

Browns' Myles Garrett sends a warning to Aaron Rodgers ahead of their game

Philip Rivers makes a sad admission about his return to Colts

San Francisco 49ers could get star player back for the playoffs

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Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / December 26

For Packers, Injuries Are Explanation But Not Excuse

For bad teams, the most popular player on the roster is the backup quarterback. For injured teams, the most popular player is the next man up. The Green Bay Packers have relied on a bunch of next men up in limping into this year’s playoffs.

Savion Williams News / WI Sports Heroics / December 26

Packers WR Savion Williams shares No.1 thing his rookie season has taught him

Savion Williams joined the Green Bay Packers as the 87th pick of the 2025 NFL draft. He spent all five of his college seasons at TCU, emerging as a dual threat receiver in his senior year with six receiving and rushing touchdowns apiece.

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

9 Packers pieces who could be playing their final game at Lambeau Field this weekend

The Green Bay Packers play their final home game of the regular season at Lambeau Field this Saturday against the Baltimore Ravens. Sure, the Packers still have an away game against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18, and potentially could have another home game in the playoffs if they're able to win the NFC North.

Green Bay Packers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 26

Malik Willis Expected To Draw FA Interest; Updates On Packers QB Injuries

Packers quarterback Malik Willis is expected to draw heavy free agent interest this offseason, per ESPN’s Dan Graziano. The former Titans third-rounder did not show much in Tennessee, but he has found a grove in Green Bay over the last two years.

Dan Campbell News / WI Sports Heroics / December 26

Packers must take Dan Campbell’s grim warning to heart as playoffs loom

The Lions’ season ended on Christmas in a 23-10 loss to the Vikings, their third straight and the final straw for Detroit’s playoff hopes. The Green Bay Packers certainly appreciate it – the outcome punched their own postseason ticket – but they can also take something from Dan Campbell’s somber postgame observation.

NFL News / PackersTalk.com / December 26

Green Bay Packers Overcome Odds & Clinch Miracle Playoff Berth

The Green Bay Packers have officially clinched a playoff spot. Though their roster is looking a bit like Rocky trying to put away Apollo Creed. Despite, injury, sloppy penalties, and Special Teams issues, the Packers have secured at least a wild-card berth after the Detroit Lions loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 26

Packers are in the playoffs: what they still have to play for in Week 17

The Green Bay Packers clinched a playoff spot with the Lions’ loss on Christmas to the Vikings. If the season ended today, they would get in as the 7-seed and play the Bears (again) in the Wild Card Round.

Lamar Jackson News / Pro Football Rumors / December 26

Ravens likely to fight for playoff lives without Lamar Jackson

Baltimore Ravens likely to fight for their playoff lives without star QB Lamar Jackson

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is not expected to play in Baltimore’s Week 17 matchup against the Packers.

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Rashan Gary News / Total Apex Sports / December 26

What Should The Green Bay Packers Do With Rashan Gary?

As the Green Bay Packers navigate the final stretch of the 2025 season and look toward 2026, the front office faces a looming dilemma centered on one of their highest-paid defensive stars.

Green Bay Packers News / Total Apex Sports / December 25

The Green Bay Packers Are Heading To the NFL Playoffs

While the Packers were resting up for their Saturday night showdown, the Minnesota Vikings were busy doing the dirty work, handing Green Bay a playoff berth on a silver platter.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 26