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Packers exercised Lukas Van Ness’ fifth-year option, and that will cost them $14.5 million instead of $13.8 million just because they listed him as a defensive end in 2025.

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1 free agent Packers must sign after failing to fix problem in 2026 NFL Draft

The Green Bay Packers had uninspiring grades in the 2026 NFL Draft. And they made a big mistake. So, here is one free agent the Packers must sign after failing to fix the problem in the draft.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / April 30

Projecting Packers’ Depth Chart, 53-Man Roster After NFL Draft – Position by Position

Including six draft picks, the Green Bay Packers added 17 rookies during last weekend’s 2026 NFL Draft. While there will be additional roster moves along

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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 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.

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Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

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2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

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

Green Bay Packers News / Pro Football Rumors / April 30

Packers To Exercise Lukas Van Ness’ Fifth-Year Option

Lukas Van Ness has not yet justified his first-round draft slot, but the Packers traded Rashan Gary to clear a path for the 2023 draftee. Green Bay will still bet on Van Ness’ potential.

Green Bay Packers News / Total Apex Sports / April 30

Green Bay Packers Urged To Sign Former 1,000-Yard Rusher To Compete With MarShawn Lloyd

The Green Bay Packers addressed several key needs during the 2026 NFL Draft. However, general manager Brian Gutekunst left the three-day event without selecting a single running back.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / April 30

The Packers Post Draft Areas of Concern

The 2026 NFL Draft is officially in the past. The Green Bay Packers drafted 6 rookies and signed 11 undrafted rookies. The 6 Packer draft picks addressed the team’s positions of need but there are a few holes on the roster that do call for some concern.

Micah Parsons News / A to Z Sports / April 30

Micah Parsons makes candid admission about 2026 season expectations with the Packers following ACL injury

The star edge defender tore his ACL back in December. Now, he will likely miss the first few games of the regular season during his recovery process. It’s easy to fall into a trap thinking Micah Parsons will return from a serious knee injury like nothing happened.

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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 / A to Z Sports / April 30

Free agent market still offers strong options to solve what Packers revealed as biggest post-draft need

Green Bay’s general manager Brian Gutekunst admitted the team wants an in-line tight end. Meanwhile, players like David Njoku and Jonnu Smith are still available.

Brian Gutekunst News / Green Bay Packers on SI / April 30

Top NFL Scout Evaluates Packers’ Draft Picks, Including ‘Gumby,’ Free Agents

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst, of course, likes his 2026 NFL Draft class. “I think we helped the Packers,” he said after the last of his six selections.

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Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / April 30

The Five Most Intriguing Undrafted Free Agents Signed by the Green Bay Packers

While the Green Bay Packers only selected six players in the 2026 NFL Draft, GM Brian Gutekunst also signed nine undrafted free agents who hope to make the team.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / April 29

The Genius Behind RAS Breaks Down Packers’ Draft Class

For a couple months, the most popular three letters in the NFL are RAS. Relative Athletic Score is the brainchild of Kent Lee Platte. It takes a player’s height, weight, 40-yard time (and the 10- and 20-yard times within it) and other measurables and places them on a 0-to-10 scale with players at the same position.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / April 29

Drafting Brandon Cisse Helped Completely Reshape Packers at Cornerback

After the season, Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst disagreed with the idea that the team needed to make “wholesale changes” at cornerback.

Jayden Reed News / Total Apex Sports / April 29

Inside Green Bay Packers Jayden Reed’s Team-Friendly Contract Extension

Right before the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft kicked off, the Green Bay Packers quietly secured a massive piece of their offensive puzzle. The front office announced a three-year, $50.25 million contract extension for wide receiver Jayden Reed.

Micah Parsons News / Green Bay Packers on SI / April 29

Packers Star Micah Parsons Discusses ‘Beauty And Reward’ of ACL Comeback

You’ve got to walk before you can run, and that’s exactly where Micah Parsons is in his comeback from a torn ACL. “Man, it really just depends, it really just depends,” Parsons told The Action Network’s DJ Siddiqi of his timetable.

Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 29

1 Packers undrafted free agent who will make 2026 roster

After waiting until the second round to make their first pick, the Green Bay Packers opened the draft by selecting cornerback Brandon Cisse. Subsequently,

Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 29

Packers rookie from 2026 NFL Draft class who will make biggest impact in Year 1

The Packers rookie from the 2026 NFL Draft class who will make the biggest impact in Year 1 is Brandon Cisse. In a draft without a first-round pick, that’s exactly the kind of hit Green Bay needed.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / April 29

With NFL Draft Complete, Five Free Agents Who Could Push Packers Over Top

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst filled a lot of key needs during last week’s NFL Draft. The notion that he took care of all the team’s shortcomings, though, is laughable.

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.

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.

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 / 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.

Green Bay Packers 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.

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.

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.