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Jayden Reed contract extension details reveal why Packers moved quickly to pull the trigger on increasingly impactful weapon

Right before the start of the second round of the draft, Packers announced a three-year extension for Jayden Reed, who’s been a reliable and consistent weapon for the offense.

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Micah Parsons Is Being Blamed For Rival NFL Player’s $22-Million Loss

Micah Parsons indirectly messed with a rival player’s financial options by just being a terrific player. After the Dallas Cowboys shipped him to Green Bay, he agreed to a four-year, $188 million contract extension with the Packers.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / April 29

Handing Out Awards for the Packers 2026 Draft

The Packers 2026 Draft is in the books. A strange draft for Packers fans as it was the first time in almost a decade that the team did not have their first round pick.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / April 29

Packers have intriguing market opportunity to improve offense as timing feels perfect to strike

The Patriots released Elijah Mitchell, and the former 49ers offensive weapon knows the system. With a need at backup running back, the Packers could easily bring him in.

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The 'Passing TD leaders by NFL franchise' quiz

How many of the career leaders for passing touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL passing YPG leaders' quiz

Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / April 29

Ranking the Packers Three Position Groups with the Most Questions After the 2026 NFL Draft

The Green Bay Packers will begin preparing for the 2026 NFL season with rookie camp getting under way shortly. With the draft completed, the core of the roster has been established although changes will continue throughout the offseason.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

Washington DC sets incredible attendance goal for 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / April 28

Four Packers draft surprises

The anticipation and mock drafts are over and now NFL fans get to enjoy “draftsmas” as they examine the players their teams took. While predictable in many ways, Brian Gutekunst and the Green Bay Packers made a few unexpected choices.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 28

Packers’ biggest mistake from 2026 NFL Draft

The Green Bay Packers have never been known to make many external moves through free agency or the trade market. That didn’t change this year. They made very few offseason additions, with low-profile signings of Javon Hargrave and Benjamin St-Juste serving as their most significant transactions.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / April 28

Packers NFL Draft Review: Immediate Starters, Sleepers and Long-Term Bets

Every year, there’s a tremendous amount of hype revolving around the draft class. Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst, like he does every year, touched the brakes on expectations.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / April 28

Packers draft creates massive ripple effect with winners and losers becoming clear before pivotal 2026 season

A first-round pick last year, wide receiver Matthew Golden will have many more opportunities to shine in his second season in the NFL. The Green Bay Packers

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / April 28

Packers still need some help on Offense after NFL Draft

The NFL draft for the Packers was a successful one,helping the team cover some of its needs. Most of the help on defense as the team transitions from Jeff Hafleys Defense to Jonathan Gannon’s defense.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / April 28

Packers players in most trouble after the draft as decisions made sent clear message about their future

Green Bay added six players in the draft, and those selections speak a lot about the front office’s plans for the next few years of the roster. You can lie before the draft, but what you actually do with the picks is much more telling about what’s ahead.

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25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Green Bay Packers News / Total Apex Sports / April 28

Will the Green Bay Packers Keep Their 21-Year UDFA Streak Alive?

For more than two decades, the Green Bay Packers have maintained one of the most impressive roster-building streaks in professional football. For 21 consecutive years, at least one undrafted free agent has cracked the team’s initial 53-man Week 1 roster.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / April 28

The Five Undrafted Rookies With Best Chance of Making Packers’ Roster

The Green Bay Packers have had at least one undrafted free agent make the opening roster for 21 consecutive years. There’s a good chance that streak will hit 22.

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The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

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Brian Gutekunst News / Green Bay Packers on SI / April 28

Packers’ Defensive Draft Picks are Rookie of Year Long Shots

The NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award was introduced in 1967. That means this year’s award will mark the 60th time it’s been handed out. The Green Bay Packers have had only one winner, Willie Buchanon in 1972.

NFL News / PackersTalk.com / April 28

Packers' post-draft 53-man roster prediction

Merry draft-mas fellow Green Bay Packers fans. It’s finally that wonderful time of year. All the draft season speculation is over, we no longer have to wonder who Gutey and Co.

Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / April 28

Five Green Bay Packers Who Face Bigger Challenges After the 2026 NFL Draft

The Green Bay Packers only added six players in the 2026 NFL Draft. GM Brian Gutekunst traded up twice to select specific players, which meant the team gave up two of its initial eight picks.

Christian Watson News / Pro Football Rumors / April 27

Packers ‘Absolutely’ Interested In Christian Watson Extension

The Packer signed Jayden Reed to an extension last week, raising some questions about Christian Watson‘s future on a team that seemingly prefers to draft and develop young receiers rather than paying veterans.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / April 27

Did the Packers Nail the 2026 Draft? Full Breakdown & Analysis I Lemps Talkin’ Pack #251

“Lemps Talkin’ Pack” is back with a must-watch breakdown as we put a big green and gold bow on the Green Bay Packers’ 2026 NFL Draft! In this special episode, Chris Lempesis dives deep into the Packers’ full draft class, wrapping up all the action from Day 3 and analyzing what it means for the future of the franchise.

Jayden Reed News / PackersTalk.com / April 27

Green Bay Packers Extend Wide Receiver Jayden Reed

This weekend, the focus of every Green Bay Packers fan shifted to the NFL Draft, where the team made several exciting selections. Outside of the festivities however, the Packers made another important move, finalizing a three-year fifty million dollar contract extension with wide receiver Jayden Reed.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / April 27

Projecting Packers’ Week 1 Starters After NFL Draft (Surprises Included)

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst took care of some of the team’s biggest needs with his six picks in last week’s NFL Draft. “To be honest, I don’t know if I ever feel like I’ve checked every box because I don’t know if anything’s ever complete,” he said after the draft.

Green Bay Packers News / Total Apex Sports / April 27

Green Bay Packers Urged To Target Veteran Dual-Threat RB After 2026 NFL Draft

The Green Bay Packers left the 2026 NFL Draft with a solid haul of young talent, but they noticeably skipped over the running back position. With only six total draft picks this year, general manager Brian Gutekunst had to prioritize certain areas of the roster.

Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / April 27

Five Key Takeaways from the Green Bay Packers 2026 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft is now finished, and the Green Bay Packers added six new players during the three- day selection meeting. GM Brian Gutekunst was pleased with his picks which were designed to take the team to the next step in their quest to be contenders in the NFC.

Micah Parsons News / Football Analysis / April 27

Packers Gut 3 Starters To Afford Micah Parsons—$33M Over The Cap 8 Months Later

Eight months ago, the Packers traded defensive tackle Kenny Clark and two first-round picks to Dallas for Micah Parsons. It looked like a franchise-altering power move.

Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 27

Packers’ 2026 NFL Draft Grades For Every Pick

The Green Bay Packers did not have a prominent position in this year’s NFL Draft. They did not have a first-round pick, as that selection went to the Dallas Cowboys as part of the trade that brought them Micah Parsons shortly before the start of the 2025 season.

Jayden Reed News / Field Level Media / April 24

Packers extend WR Jayden Reed's contract for reported 3 years, $50.25M

The Green Bay Packers announced the signing of wide receiver Jayden Reed to a contract extension on Friday, with ESPN reporting the deal is for three years and worth $50.25 million.