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It hasn't been a smooth path for Alex McGough trying to get back in the NFL. The former Green Bay Packers quarterback (and later converted wide receiver) signed back with the Birmingham Stallions earlier this season, but a shoulder injury made him land on injured reserve and miss a significant portion of the UFL year.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 10

Former Packers quarterback suffers unexpected setback in his attempt to return to the NFL because of something he can't control

A return to minor leagues is always a valuable opportunity for a player trying to get back to the NFL. For Alex McGough, though, the path won't be as clean as hoped.

NFL News / Field Gulls / March 28

Alex McGough, Malik Turner headline former Seahawks playing in UFL

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NFL News / Field Gulls / January 26

Former Seahawks quarterback signs with reigning UFL champions

Alex McGough, the 2023 USFL MVP, signs with the Birmingham Stallions John Schneider has only drafted two quarterbacks during his tenor as General Manager for the Seattle Seahawks: Russell Wilson in the 3rd round of the 2012 NFL Draft and Alex McGough in the 7th round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Green Bay Packers News / Acme Packing Co / January 23

Packers quarterback signs with UFL

Alex McGough is going back to the Birmingham Stallions James Larsen of UFL Newsroom reported on Thursday that former Green Bay Packers quarterback/receiver Alex McGough is planning on re-signing with the league’s Birmingham Stallions.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 23

Former Packers quarterback returns to the place where he earned an impressive award

Alex McGough will be back with the Birmingham Stallions of the UFL. After two seasons on the Green Bay Packers' practice squad, first as a quarterback, and then as a wide receiver, McGough decided to return to the minor league world to be a signal caller once again.

Green Bay Packers News / G5 Football on SI / November 22

Former FIU Football QB Signs With Green Bay Packers As Wide Receiver

This week, the Green Bay Packers signed former FIU and Birmingham Stallions quarterback Alex McGough to their practice squad. McGough, who made the switch to wide receiver this spring, rejoins the organization that released him back in July.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 20

Packers bring former minor league MVP back at a different position

Alex McGough is back in Green Bay. The former USFL MVP as a quarterback signed with the Packers on Wednesday and will be a part of the practice squad once again.

Green Bay Packers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 20

Source: Packers Signing Alex McGough To Practice Squad

A league source tells NFL Trade Rumors the Packers signed Alex McGough to the practice squad today. McGough entered the NFL as a quarterback and played the position for the Packers before being converted to receiver this summer.

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Source: Giants Worked Out QB Alex McGough

A league source tells NFL Trade Rumors that the Giants worked out QB Alex McGough today. New York has three quarterbacks on the roster already in Daniel Jones, Drew Lock and Tommy DeVito.

Green Bay Packers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 30, 2024

Packers Make Two More Moves

The Green Bay Packers made two more transactions on Tuesday, per the NFL transaction wire. The Packers waived QB/WR Alex McGough from injured reserve with a settlement and activated fifth-round S Kitan Oladapo from the non-football injury list. McGough, 28, was selected by the Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL draft.

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Green Bay Packers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 20, 2024

Packers Waived Injured WR Alex McGough From PUP List

According to Aaron Wilson, the Packers have waived injured WR Alex McGough from the physically unable to perform list. McGough, 28, was selected by the Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL draft.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / July 19, 2024

Packers release Alex McGough and sign two wide receivers ahead of training camp

The Green Bay Packers have completed their roster right before the start of training camp. On Friday, the Packers announced the signings of wide receivers Rory Starkey and Jalen Wayne.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / July 19, 2024

Packers sign wide receivers Rory Starkey and Jalen Wayne, waive Alex McGough

The Packers announced a handful of moves at wide receiver on Friday. They have signed Rory Starkey and Jalen Wayne to their 90-man roster. Alex McGough was waived with an injury designation in a corresponding move.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / May 31, 2024

McGough on Position Change: ‘Yeah, Let’s Do It’

A couple weeks after the season ended, Green Bay Packers passing game coordinator Jason Vrable called Alex McGough. The team’s No. 3 quarterback throughout the season, McGough spent most of his practice weeks playing receiver and tight end.

Green Bay Packers News / Packers Coverage / May 7, 2024

Green Bay Packers Matt LaFleur Speaks on Alex McGough

One of the more eye-raising developments for the Green Bay Packers early in their offseason workouts is the status of Alex McGough. The team’s third-string quarterback, who spent the 2023 season on the practice squad, has converted positions this offseason.

Green Bay Packers News / 5 GOATs / May 4, 2024

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur announces Alex McGough moving from QB to WR

If Alex McGough is going to stick around the Packers, it’ll be at wide receiver, not quarterback. Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur announced the position change as he began working with the team’s newest rookies.

NFL News / Field Gulls / May 4, 2024

Ex-Seahawks quarterback turned USFL MVP moving to wide receiver in Green Bay

Alex McGough’s path to an NFL regular season roster will be at a new position. It’s the quieter part of the NFL offseason, so why not check in on a former Seattle Seahawks draft pick?

Green Bay Packers News / Pro Football Talk / May 3, 2024

Packers move Alex McGough from QB to WR

The Packers have moved Alex McGough from quarterback to wide receiver. McGough, 28, spent last season on the team's practice squad as the third quarterback behind Jordan Love and Sean Clifford.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / May 3, 2024

Packers QB Alex McGough’s Surprising New Role As Wide Receiver

I was a bit gobsmacked reading that Green Bay Packers backup QB Alex McGough is now listed as a WR on the official depth chart. Given the pick up of Michael Pratt durng the draft, and the notably young and talented group of wide receivers in the building, this may just be the Packers way of putting Alex’s NFL future on life support.

Green Bay Packers News / Packers Coverage / May 2, 2024

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 / Green Bay Packers on SI / May 1, 2024

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.