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Green Bay's 2025 season had everything but an ending. A 9-8-1 finish, a top-two third-down offense, and then five straight losses to close the year, including a playoff exit that still stings.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 31

Saints Claim DT Colby Wooden, T Mason Murphy Off Waivers

Monday’s waiver claims are in, and the Saints are among the teams that have been active on that front. Per the transactions wire, New Orleans has claimed defensive tackle Colby Wooden from the Colts while also adding Mason Murphy, who was waived by the Bears.

NFL News / Field Level Media / August 30

NFL roster cuts: Teams get down to 53 players

National Football League clubs have until 6 p.m. Sunday to trim their rosters to 53 players, with the cuts being announced throughout the day. --The Colts released defensive tackle Colby Wooden and running back Ulysses Bentley IV, ESPN reported.

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Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30

Colts Releasing DT Colby Wooden

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Colts are releasing DT Colby Wooden. Wooden, 25, was a fourth-round pick by the Packers in the 2023 draft out of Auburn.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / August 2

Colts Newcomer is Proving to be the Team's Most Underrated Move of the Offseason

The Indianapolis Colts parted ways with their starting MIKE linebacker and leader of the defense earlier this offseason when they traded Zaire Franklin to the Green Bay Packers.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / July 27

Packers Training Camp Preview: LB Depth Chart, Big Battle, Doomsday Scenario

The Green Bay Packers have one of the best linebacker rooms in the NFL. With Edgerrin Cooper and Zaire Franklin, the Packers have two playmaking starters.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 11

Most Underrated Offseason Move the Colts Made

The Indianapolis Colts have made plenty of franchise-altering moves this offseason. There hasn't been too much surprise surrounding said plays, but the Colts have made moves that were previously thought to be off the table entirely -- at least with general manager Chris Ballard leading the charge.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / March 7

Trading Colby Wooden Will Increase Packers’ Interest In These Free Agents

The Green Bay Packers’ need to beef up the interior defensive line was apparent the moment T.J. Slaton signed with the Bengals in free agency last offseason.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 7

Trade: Colts Sending LB Zaire Franklin To Packers For DT Colby Wooden

Ian Rapoport reports that the Colts are trading Pro Bowl LB Zaire Franklin to the Packers in exchange for DT Colby Wooden in a player-for-player swap. Indianapolis is quickly trying to get cap-compliant, and Franklin was someone they were willing to part with as a result.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / September 19, 2025

Packers New Interior Duo Wyatt & Wooden Have Leveled Up

I know, the Packers organization and cheeseheads everywhere are over the moon with shiny new elite pass rusher, Micah Parsons. I am just as stoked as everyone else to see him let loose this weekend after being completely removed from the injury report this week.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / August 7, 2025

Preseason Packers vs. Jets: Everything You Need to Know

It’s been an exciting start to training camp thus far, and the Packers are eager to get back to game action against another team. The Packers will kick off their first game of the preseason this Saturday against the New York Jets.

Green Bay Packers News / Packers Coverage / June 22, 2024

Packers Colby Wooden Speaks On Defensive Differences in 2024

The Green Bay Packers are undergoing a lot of changes on the defensive side of the ball this offseason. Personnel has changed at some positions, with some key players from last season’s defense not returning.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / May 29, 2024

Wooden Gets New Role at Packers OTAs

Playing with a new physique, Colby Wooden moved into a new but familiar role at Green Bay Packers OTAs on Wednesday. With starting ends Rashan Gary and Preston Smith not present for the voluntary practice and with Lukas Van Ness sidelined by a broken thumb, Wooden moved from defensive tackle to defensive end.