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Packers Restructure S Xavier McKinney’s Contract

The Packers are among the teams which entered Thursday with work to do to become cap compliant. Green Bay has opted for a restructure as an easy way to free up 2026 space.

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Green Bay Packers missing pieces on offense and defense revealed ahead of 2026 NFL season

The Green Bay Packers kicked off their off-season roster tinkering by restructuring the contract of All-Pro safety Xavier McKinney. This particular move is estimated to save Green Bay nearly $9 million is salary cap space.

Green Bay Packers News / Total Apex Sports / March 5

Green Bay Packers Reportedly Interested In Bengals CB In Free Agency

The Green Bay Packers are actively exploring options to bolster their secondary, and a new report suggests their attention has turned toward a pending free agent from the Cincinnati Bengals.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / March 5

NFL Free Agency Preview: Potential Center Targets for Packers

The Green Bay Packers have 80 percent of their starting offensive line in place for the 2026 season. The lone exception, and it’s a big one, is center.

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The NFL began officially tracking sacks in 1982. How many of the year-by-year leaders in sacks can you name in five minutes?

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

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Green Bay Packers restructure Xavier McKinney contract ahead of the 2026 NFL free agency

The Green Bay Packers have until next week to become NFL salary cap compliant. Even though the league raised the salary cap to over $301 million, Green Bay still is in the red.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 5

Green Bay Packers expected to lose running back Emanuel Wilson in NFL free agency

Yesterday, it was reported that the Green Bay Packers had agreed to a two-year contract with restricted free agent running back Chris Brooks. This was a vital signing for Green Bay for two reasons.

Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 5

Packers ink special teams ace to $4.85 million contract

The Green Bay Packers on Saturday secured one of their roster jewels ahead of free agency, signing running back Chris Brooks to a two-year contract worth $4.85 million, according to his agency, One West Sports Group.

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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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 5

Two teams could pivot to rookie QB if they miss out on Malik Willis

There are reportedly two teams that will take a swing at landing Willis that could pivot to a rookie quarterback if they miss out on the free agent.

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Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / March 5

Packers in line for extra Day 2 draft capital as new free agency projections offer encouraging outlook

The Green Bay Packers are expected to receive two seventh-round compensatory picks in 2026. The outlook for 2027 is much better, though. With several free agents hitting the market next week, the Packers could realistically get two third-round picks based on the latest market projections — plus some late-rounders.

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Josh Jacobs News / WI Sports Heroics / March 5

Packers could target eventual Josh Jacobs successor

The Green Bay Packers and general manager Brian Gutekunst face several choices as the 2026 NFL offseason approaches. A significant portion of the players who were on the 2025 roster are headed toward free agency.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / March 5

Packers appear ready to move on from defensive starter as free agency offers multiple proven replacement options

When the Green Bay Packers decided not to exercise Quay Walker’s fifth-year option, the idea was that eventually the two sides would reach a long-term agreement.

Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / March 5

Five Free Agent Running Backs That Could Help the Packers in 2026

The Green Bay Packers have a need at running back. With the new league year starting next week and franchise tags being handed out, we now know which free agent running backs will be available on the open market.

Green Bay Packers News / EasySportz / March 5

Running the Green Bay Packers Offseason in GM Mode

I took over the Green Bay Packers in GM Mode looking to flip a negative cap situation while reshaping the roster through trades, extensions, and a deep draft class.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / March 4

Packers Face A Make or Break Season in 2026

The Green Bay Packers had a disappointing 2025 season. There’s no argument otherwise. Trading for Micah Parsons sent a signal to the league that the Packers believed they were ready for the next step.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / March 4

Ranking Packers’ Most Realistic Targets in NFL Free Agency

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst is in a complicated spot with NFL free agency unofficially starting on Monday. First and foremost, he has more needs than dollars to spend with the start of the league-year looming on March 11.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 4

Green Bay Packers: Quay Walker gets shocking top-10 ranking on lates NFL free agent list

Earlier today, it was reported that former Green Bay Packers first round pick Quay Walker had removed all mentions of the team from his social media. Indeed, it would appear now, after months of speculation, that he will not be back in Green Bay in 2026.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / March 4

NFL Free Agency Preview: Potential Tight End Targets for Packers

The Green Bay Packers have a few big questions at tight end entering the offseason. One, when will Tucker Kraft be healthy following last year’s torn ACL?

Rasheed Walker News / WI Sports Heroics / March 4

Green Bay Packers: Rasheed Walker gets absurd top-5 ranking on NFL free agent list

The Green Bay Packers, by all accounts, are not going to retain left tackle Rasheed Walker this off-season. After being selected in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Walker was thrust into the starting role in 2023 when David Bakhtiari went down with what turned out to be a career-ending knee injury.

Green Bay Packers News / Gridiron Heroics / March 4