Green Bay Packers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Green Bay Packers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 17

Packers Cut Three Players

The Green Bay Packers announced they have released TE McCallan Castles, CB Tyron Herring, and LB Jamon Johnson on Friday. Johnson, 24, began his career at Georgia in 2021 before transferring to Kentucky in 2024.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Micah Parsons' Immediate Reaction to Will Anderson Jr's Historic New Contract

Green Bay Packers defensive star Micah Parsons pushed to become the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history last offseason. The Dallas Cowboys declined to meet his demands, eventually trading him to Green Bay, where he secured a four-year, $186 million deal.

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NFL News / Stadium Rant / April 17

Green Bay Packers Draft History: Years Without A First-Round Pick

The Green Bay Packers are about to embark on an historic version of their participation in the 2026 NFL Draft next week. It is, however, not an occurrence they would like to make a habit.

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Dane Brugler all link Ty Simpson with one team

Predraft visit fuels speculation regarding certain Cardinals move

Panthers may be hoping this offensive weapon falls to them in first round of NFL Draft

Jermod McCoy hit with massive injury red flag days before NFL Draft

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Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / April 17

Packers keep cornerback plans under wraps ahead of the draft, and there is a clear reason behind the strategy

The front office has been careful to make sure other teams have no idea what the Packers are actually thinking ahead of an impactful draft next week. Cornerback is the most evident draft need for the Green Bay Packers in this year’s draft.

Green Bay Packers News / The Lead / April 17

Chris Johnson Is Officially on Packers Draft Watch

Many would say the Packers’ secondary didn’t live up to expectations last season. Inconsistent play and a lack of turnovers plagued the unit. Green Bay finished in the middle of the pack, allowing 202.9 passing yards per game (14th-best).

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / April 17

Packers Pick Up New Coach To Combat Injury Issues

The Packers have made another solid move during the offseason to address concerns from the last couple years. This time it’s not a veteran player or a star rookie, but a 19 year coach who is well regarded in strength and conditioning, Jake Flint.

Brian Gutekunst News / A to Z Sports / April 17

Packers draft history under Brian Gutekunst reveals clear pattern that points to another major investment in 2026

The general manager has been active in adding offensive linemen in the draft, and this class should be another heavy one in terms of volume. The Green Bay Packers badly need offensive line depth.

Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / April 17

Five Cornerbacks the Green Bay Packers Could Select On Day Two of the 2026 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft is almost here. The Green Bay Packers don’t pick until round two and currently hold the 52nd overall selection. This is the first in a series of articles looking at players the Packers may be interested in selecting in the early rounds of this year’s draft.

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

All-Packers Mock Draft Based Purely on Their 30 Visits

The Green Bay Packers, like every other team, are allowed to bring in 30 prospects for NFL Draft visits. They are hugely important. Last year, the Packers drafted five of their predraft visitors.

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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.

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

NFL Draft Preview: These Bigger Receivers Could Provide Big Impact

The NFL Draft is never about only the upcoming season. The Green Bay Packers will enter the 2026 season without a care in the world at receiver. With Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden, Savion Williams and Skyy Moore, the Packers have a strong quintet.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / April 16

Packers front office set for significant changes that impact how team identifies and develops talent moving forward

Jon-Eric Sullivan left for Miami, so Brian Gutekunst will likely replace him in the front office right after the draft is over. It was an offseason full of turnover on the Green Bay Packers staff.

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Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / April 16

Packers fans share bold draft predictions that raise intriguing questions about team direction moving forward

It’s one of the most exciting times of the year for NFL fans, so we let Packers die-hards say what they think will happen next week for the Green & Gold.

Dexter Lawrence News / A to Z Sports / April 15

Latest rumors make Packers trading for high-end defensive star look unrealistic as expectations take clear hit

Green Bay would reasonably want to acquire Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants, but the combination of trade compensation and salary makes a deal highly unlikely.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / April 15

Latest Packers Predraft Visitor Would Stuff Run Games Into ‘Fridge’

If the Green Bay Packers were to play a game today, Jonathan Gannon’s nose tackle likely would be Nazir Stackhouse, an undrafted free agent last year. The Packers, of course, aren’t playing a game today.

NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / April 15

Packers Take Corner Who ‘Could Potentially Start’ as Rookie in Kiper’s Mock

The Green Bay Packers have short- and long-term problems at corner. Their two primary starters last season, Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine, combined for one interception in the regular season.

NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / April 15

Packers Living on Edge in Dane Brugler’s Seven-Round Mock Draft

The Green Bay Packers this offseason traded Rashan Gary and let Kingsley Enagbare go in free agency. With Micah Parsons coming off a torn ACL, the Packers have a major need for an edge rusher in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / April 15

Highlighting Potential New Packers in the 2026 Draft

The NFL Draft is just over a week away. While the Green Bay Packers do not own their first round pick, they do still have eight picks to work with. Rather than trying to break down what those picks might look like, lets instead just focus on the Packers first pick, #52 overall.

Matthew Golden News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 14

The Jordy Nelson, Davante Adams reason Packers’ Randall Cobb isn’t worried about Matthew Golden’s rookie season

Matthew Golden’s rookie season was a frustrating one for the Green Bay Packers. Golden was drafted 20th overall by Green Bay, breaking their age-old tradition of not picking a wide receiver with their first-round pick.

Green Bay Packers News / Pro Football Rumors / April 14

Packers Eyeing Cornerback Prospects?

While the Packers have Keisean Nixon leading their cornerbacks, the team is still motivated to add to the grouping. ESPN’s Rob Demovsky believes the front office will be active pursuing the position in the draft, writing that it wouldn’t be a surprise “if the Packers pick more than one” cornerback.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / April 13