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Packers decline CB Eric Stokes' fifth-year option

Cornerback Eric Stokes can become a free agent in March after the Green Bay Packers declined the 2025 team option in his contract. Drafted 29th out of Georgia in 2021, Stokes and the Packers could work out a contract extension before the current deal expires.

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Packers decline fifth-year option on CB Eric Stokes

Stokes will be heading to free agency next offseason.

Green Bay Packers News / Packers Coverage / 1 hour ago

Green Bay Packers Converting Former Quarterback to Wide Receiver

One of the interesting takeaways from the 2024 NFL offseason to this point for the Green Bay Packers has been a position they haven’t added any players to.

Green Bay Packers News / Packers Coverage / 1 hour ago

Green Bay Packers Stole Two Players From This Team In Draft

There have been times throughout Brian Gutekunst’s tenure as general manager of the Green Bay Packers that strategy during the NFL Draft has come into question.

Green Bay Packers News / Cheesehead TV / 1 hour ago

Will the Packers Keep Three Quarterbacks on the Active Roster This Season?

The Green Bay Packers have almost always kept two quarterbacks on the active roster since Brian Gutekunst took over as the team’s GM in 2018. But since

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / 31 minutes ago

Are Packers WRs Melton and Heath Reliable Depth Pieces?

It was quite nice experiencing a NFL Draft that did not feature criticism of the Packers passing on a wide receiver in the first round. The young WR core of the Green Bay Packers put that narrative to rest.

Green Bay Packers News / Packers Coverage / 2 hours ago

Green Bay Packers Named Top Landing Spot For Defensive Star

One of the goals for the Green Bay Packers heading into the 2024 NFL Draft was to upgrade their defensive backfield. Safety has been a worrisome position for years and they learned the hard way how important depth is at cornerback in 2023.

NFL News / CBSSports.com / 1 hour ago

Packers land six players in Aaron Rodgers trade: Here's Green Bay's final haul from 2023 deal with Jets

It took more than 12 months, but the Packers finally have their full haul from the Aaron Rodgers trade

Green Bay Packers News / Packers Coverage / 1 hour ago

Green Bay Packers Receive Strong 2024 NFL Draft Grades From PFF

The 2024 NFL Draft was a successful one for the Green Bay Packers. They didn’t have too many real head-scratching selections, as each of their picks made sense to some degree.

Green Bay Packers News / Packers Coverage / 1 hour ago

Ty’Ron Hopper Named Green Bay Packers Biggest Surprise Pick In 2024 NFL Draft

The 2024 NFL Draft for the Green Bay Packers was quite successful. They hit on virtually all of their biggest needs early in the draft, selecting players who should make an immediate impact on the field.

Green Bay Packers News / Last Word On Sports / 35 minutes ago

Green Bay Packers Undrafted Free Agents Include Some Intriguing Prospects

NFL Draft weekend was busy for the Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst. After the dust had settled, Gutekunst made a total of 11 selections.

Jacob Monk News / PackersTalk.com / 48 minutes ago

Jacob Monk Could Be A Day 1 Starter For the Packers

Jacob Monk, picked by the Packers in the 5th round of the 2024 NFL Draft, boasts a track record of starting across Duke’s offensive line. With 12 starts at right tackle in 2019, 34 at right guard from 2020 to 2023, and 7 at center in 2023, Monk’s versatility suggests he could swiftly impact Green Bay’s lineup.

Green Bay Packers News / FanNation Packer Central / 1 hour ago

Former Packers LB D.J. Smith Coached Ty’Ron Hopper at Missouri

University of Missouri linebackers coach and co-defensive coordinator D.J. Smith has little doubt Green Bay Packers draft pick Ty’Ron Smith is going to be a hit in the NFL.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / 21 minutes ago

7 Packers players were put on notice by team's rookie class

The Green Bay Packers added a lot of young talent to the roster over the last few days. The team finished up the draft with 11 total picks, besides signing eight undrafted free agents.

Michael Pratt News / The Packers Post / 1 minute ago

Michael Pratt Gives the Green Bay Packers Competition at Backup Quarterback

The Green Bay Packers selected quarterback Michael Pratt with the 245th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft. GM Brian Gutekunst indicated he wanted to add a quarterback on day three of the draft on a regular basis and he started that by adding Pratt.

Green Bay Packers News / FanNation Packer Central / 1 hour ago

Packers Have Had Success With NFL Draft Triple-Dipping

Brian Gutekunst tends to prefer to have as many throws at the dart board as possible. The Green Bay Packers' general manager not only likes to have an abundance of selections (no team has made more selections than Green Bay since 2022) but he has created a habit of drafting three players at a position of need.

David Long News / Pro Football Rumors / 7 hours ago

Giants sign one-time Super Bowl champion

In New York, the veteran will come in to add some depth to the secondary.

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Alex McGough News / FanNation Packer Central / 10 hours ago

Position Change Sends Quarterback to Receiver

Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Not that Alex McGough is old, but he is the fifth-oldest player on the Green Bay Packers’ roster. The 28-year-old, who was the practice-squad quarterback last season, will be learning some new tricks, starting at this weekend’s rookie minicamp.

Green Bay Packers News / 5 GOATs / 14 hours ago

Bill Belichick on Jordan Morgan: ‘There was no way he was getting out of the first round’

The Green Bay Packers selected offensive lineman Jordan Morgan in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, and Bill Belichick believes he will make a huge impact.

Davante Adams News / Yardbarker / 18 hours ago

Davante Adams hints he may have jumped the gun in requesting trade to Raiders

When the Green Bay Packers franchise-tagged Davante Adams during the 2022 offseason, the star wide receiver took a risk.

Does Raiders' latest addition hint blockbuster trade is coming?

Why Raiders didn't trade up to draft quarterback

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Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / 17 minutes ago

Green Bay Packers Address Secondary in a Big Way

The Green Bay Packers not only added two very talented safeties through the draft to ensure that there would be a worthy player opposite Xavier McKinney for next season and beyond, they also added a cornerback in the 7th round that was once thought of as a first round draft pick.

Michael Pratt News / Yardbarker / April 30

Packers are excited about their new rookie quarterback

General manager Brian Gutekunst nor head coach Matt LaFleur have any intention of Pratt seeing the field outside of the preseason, but that doesn't mean they aren't excited about their seventh round pick out of Tulane.

New RB MarShawn Lloyd needs to fill the 'Aaron Jones role' for the Packers

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Green Bay Packers News / NFL Analysis Network / 0 minutes ago

NFL scout reveals Green Bay Packers' 'steal of the draft'

The Green Bay Packers may have drafted a buried gem in third-round RB MarShawn Lloyd.

New RB MarShawn Lloyd needs to fill the 'Aaron Jones role' for the Packers

Why UDFA long snapper could be a key pickup for Packers

Packers are excited about their new rookie quarterback

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Jordan Love News / NFL Analysis Network / April 30

NFL Scout Reveals Shocking Prediction For Packers’ Jordan Love

Green Bay Packers star Jordan Love is coming off of a phenomenal inaugural season as the team’s starting quarterback. Love threw for 4,159 yards, 32 touchdowns and 11 interceptions while completing 64.2 percent of his passes and posting a passer rating of 96.1 in 2023, leading the Packers to a playoff appearance.

MarShawn Lloyd News / Yardbarker / April 29

New RB Lloyd needs to fill the 'Aaron Jones role' for the Packers

New RB MarShawn Lloyd needs to fill the 'Aaron Jones role' for the Packers

The Packers didn't select USC running back MarShawn Lloyd in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft because they thought he could replace Aaron Jones from Day 1.

Packers’ coach doesn’t hold back on rookie RB

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