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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.

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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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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?

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL passing YPG leaders' quiz

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

Packers still have enticing free agency options after the draft, and it makes even more sense to pull the trigger now

Green Bay added six draft picks and 11 undrafted free agents. Even after those, the roster still has plenty of room to get better over the next few weeks.

Green Bay Packers News / EasySportz / April 28

NFL Expert Grades the Green Bay Packers 2026 Draft Class

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers took a value-driven approach in the 2026 NFL draft, earning an “A-” grade from EasySportz’s in-house NFL analyst in its team-by-team evaluation.

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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.

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.

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The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

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

Six Packers Veterans Who May Have Just Lost Their Jobs to Six Draft Picks

Out with the old, in with the new. It’s a reality in every facet of life. Buy a new couch? Put the old one on the curb. Buy a new pair of shoes? Put the stinky ones in the garbage can.

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

Packers Draft Review: Favorite Pick, Biggest Question Mark, Undrafted Gem

The Green Bay Packers over the weekend added 17 players in their quest to build a Super Bowl-quality roster. Between the six draft picks and the 11 undrafted free agents, here are some of the noteworthy additions.

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 / A to Z Sports / April 27

Packers’ way-too-early 53-man roster projection: Smart decisions improve the team while competition increases across the board

Packers added 17 players throughout the past few days, with six draft picks and 11 undrafted free agents. It’s a new reality to project what the roster will look like five months from now.

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 / PackersTalk.com / April 27

Inside the Packers Stellar Free Agency and Draft

After draft weekend, we have a better look at the Packers offseason moves. The Packers had plenty to address while doing so on a budget. With no first-round pick, only six selections were made.

Green Bay Packers News / Total Apex Sports / April 25

Green Bay Packers Tried To Jump Back Into The 3rd Round GM Reveals

The second day of the 2026 NFL Draft proved to be an active one for the Green Bay Packers. After selecting cornerback Brandon Cisse in the second round and trading up to grab defensive tackle Chris McClellan in the third, the front office wasn’t quite ready to call it a night.

Green Bay Packers News / Pro Football Rumors / April 24

Packers Obtain No. 77 From Buccaneers, Add DT Chris McClellan

Green Bay will move up seven spots in Round 3, doing so courtesy of Tampa Bay. The Packers acquired No. 77 overall. The Buccaneers will add Nos. 84 and 160 in this swap, NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo tweets.

Green Bay Packers 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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 23

Rams should look to Packers QB Jordan Love when formulating plan for Alabama QB Ty Simpson

The Green Bay Packers have established the blueprint for developing quarterbacks. The Los Angeles Rams should now follow it after selecting Alabama Crimson Tide QB Ty Simpson.

Rams Draft QB Ty Simpson At No. 13

Ty Simpson hits back at those who ripped him ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

Nick Saban gives advice to team that takes Ty Simpson in 2026 NFL Draft

The '2024 NFL Week 1 starting quarterbacks' quiz

Brian Gutekunst News / The Packers Post / April 23

If the Packers Trade Up in the 2026 NFL Draft It Will Be for This Position

The Green Bay Packers do not have a first round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. In fact, they will not be picking until the 52nd overall selection in the latter half of round two.