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Could the Packers have the best safety duo in the NFL in 2026?

Jonathan Gannon’s defensive scheme could benefit 3 young Green Bay Packers

Micah Parsons thinks he could return for Cowboys game, reveals what 'people should really worry about'

Packers HC Matt LaFleur gets subtle warning ahead of 2026 season

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Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / July 10

The Packers Have The Best Safety Tandem In The NFL

The Packers largest concern for this upcoming season in my eyes centers around the cornerback position battle. I do believe at some point that Brandon Cisse and Benjamin St.

Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / July 8

Packers Safety Evan Williams May Be the Team’s Most Underrated Player

The Green Bay Packers have some well-known and respected players on their roster entering the 2026 NFL season. Micah Parsons earned his place as one of the best defensive players in the game and Xavier McKinney earned All Pro honors in each of the last two seasons.

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The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

32 quarterbacks in NFL history have throw for more than 6,000 yards in the first two seasons of their career. How many of those QBs can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 6

NFC Notes: Kelvin Sheppard, Evan Williams, Bears, Lions, Packers

Bears DE Dayo Odeyingbo had his first year with Chicago cut short after eight games when he suffered a season-ending Achilles injury, but he’s been available already at this point in the offseason.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / May 26

Green Bay’s Safeties Are The League’s Most Underrated

Heading into the 2026 season, the Green Bay Packers have one of the NFL’s most underrated position groups on their roster. Between Xavier McKinney, Evan Williams, and Javon Bullard, the team hasn’t been this young and talented at a defensive position in years, and their impact on the Packers’ future success will be stark.

Green Bay Packers News / Total Apex Sports / May 18

Green Bay Packers Young Defender Named Team’s Best Kept Secret

The Green Bay Packers have no shortage of young talent, but one national analyst believes safety Evan Williams might be the most overlooked player on the roster.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / April 13

Packers Using NFL Draft Visit on ‘Mr. Give Me That’

The Green Bay Packers are strong at safety. Xavier McKinney and Evan Williams are one of the NFL’s top tandems. The emergence of Williams allowed Javon Bullard to settle into the slot.

NFL News / PackersTalk.com / March 20

Packers Fans Need To Watch CB Brandon Cisse Right Now

The Packers will be sitting out Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft. That doesn’t mean they are out of the running when it comes to top tier talent to fill their roster.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 26

Packers 2025 Season Report Card: Grading Elite Safeties

With Xavier McKinney, Evan Williams and Javon Bullard, the Green Bay Packers might have the best group of safeties in the NFL. In Part 10 of our annual Packers report cards, we focus on the safeties.

NFL News / PackersTalk.com / January 23

Packers Reunion With Hall of Famer An Exciting DC Fit

The Green Bay Packers are on the hunt to replace fan favorite and locker room leader, Jeff Hafley. While it’s definitely sad to Hafley go, this is the nature of the business.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 9

‘Future All-Pro’ Is Secret Sauce for Packers’ Playoff Run

Last week, the Minnesota Vikings honored six-time Pro Bowl safety Harrison Smith during the final moments of what might be his final game in the NFL. “He does everything right, in the way that it’s supposed to be,” Green Bay Packers safety Evan Williams said after the game.

NFL News / PackersTalk.com / December 20

How the Packers Can Still Win Without Micah Parsons

The Packers lost their best defensive player, and arguably one of the best defensive players in the NFL, on Sunday against the Broncos. So, how can the Packers win without Micah Parsons?

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The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

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Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / December 19

Packers’ Defense Must Overcome Another Key Loss vs. Bears

Micah Parsons wasn’t the only Green Bay Packers’ defensive starter who was injured against the Denver Broncos. In fact, he wasn’t the only defensive starter who was injured on that play.

Green Bay Packers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 17

Packers S Evan Williams Could Miss Time With MCL Sprain

Packers safety Evan Williams could miss time with an MCL sprain suffered in Sunday’s loss to the Broncos. Williams went down on the same play on Micah Parson‘s ACL tear, per ESPN’s Rob Demovsky.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / December 15

49ers Playoff Outlook: NFC Contenders Face Tough Stretch as Season Winds Down

The late-afternoon games on Sunday featured some intense matchups that played a significant role in shaping the NFC playoff picture. The 49ers' matchup against Tennessee was perhaps the least intriguing game, as the home team was expected to win and did so in a fairly convincing fashion, advancing to a 10-4 record.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / December 15

Source Updates Status of Packers Starting Safety Evan Williams

Green Bay Packers safety Evan Williams sustained a knee injury on the Denver Broncos’ go-ahead touchdown on Sunday. While it’s not serious, he could miss a game or two, according to a source.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / November 16

Opportunity Knocked and Evan Williams Answered to Save Day for Packers

The Green Bay Packers defense spent most of the first 59 minutes of Sunday’s game against the New York Giants squandering opportunities. They dropped a couple interceptions.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / November 8

Packers rising defender receives news he didn't want to hear ahead of Eagles game

The Green Bay Packers lost to the Carolina Panthers 16-13 last Sunday, and the feeling around the game just got even worse for safety Evan Williams. The second-year defender got fined $6,448 for unnecessary roughness.

Green Bay Packers News / Oregon Ducks on SI / December 6, 2024

Green Bay Packers' Evan Williams Injury Update: Leaves Lions Game With Concussion

Green Bay Packers rookie safety Evan Williams was ruled out during the Thursday Night Football matchup against the Detroit Lions with a concussion. The team reported the news just after the start of the third quarter of the highly important NFC North divisional matchup. Former Oregon Ducks star Williams was selected by the Packers as the No.

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / October 16, 2024

Packers' new safety duo could be the best in the NFL

The partnership between Evan Williams and Xavier McKinney has significantly bolstered the Packers defense.

Packers address major weakness by signing former Super Bowl champ

Kicker decision might be Packers' biggest offseason mistake

Look out: Jordan Love and the Packers are feeling good

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The '2023 NFL Team receiving yards leader' quiz

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / July 8, 2024

Meet the Packers: Evan Williams – A New Force at the Safety Position

Packers Nation, the Green Bay Packers are undergoing a significant transformation at the Safety position this year. With a major free-agent signing in Xavier McKinney and three drafted safeties, the back end of our defense is set to look entirely different.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / June 7, 2024