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There’s always a point in the draft when a pick just makes sense. When need, value, and potential intersect in a way that leaves you wondering how a player even lasted that long. That’s exactly what happened for the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Amid the usual drama, […]

When the Green Bay Packers selected Matthew Golden and Savion Williams, the wide receiver room continues to grow. For general manager Brian Gutekunst and head coach Matt LaFleur, they were ecstatic. The latter explained more of his admiration for Golden after the NFL Combine and his Pro Day. “Obviously, Golden ran what he ran,” LaFleur […]

The Green Bay Packers have made several big moves this offseason, and they may not be done just yet. With the 2025 NFL draft in the books, star cornerback Jaire Alexander is still on the team, despite reports indicating that the Packers are looking to trade him before the start of the upcoming campaign. General […]

The Green Bay Packers are no strangers to bold draft strategies. This year, however, they broke a tradition that had defined two decades of their front office approach. In a draft class heavy on offensive talent and loaded with defensive depth, Green Bay not only addressed glaring needs. They also made history, thrilling fans and […]

The Green Bay Packers used the No. 23 pick overall of the 2025 NFL Draft on Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden. It makes the first time since 2002 that Green Bay picked a wideout in the first round of a draft. On Friday, general manager Brian Gutenkunst shared an eye-opening take about the team’s […]

As the Green Bay Packers want to make sure they get out well if the team trades star Jaire Alexander, there could be some that think that getting rid of the cornerback will be for the best. After the Packers signed cornerback Nate Hobbs, there were some theorizing that the move could be a signal […]

The Green Bay Packers made some changes to their offensive line this offseason, and one of them was moving Elgton Jenkins from guard to center. General manager Brian Gutekunst said that he let Jenkins know about the move ahead of time, and the team believes that he can be one of the best at the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have had the entire league with the ears up as the infamous Tush Push play could possibly be banned in the near future. The Green Bay Packers were the team that proposed the ban of the play, and though there hadn’t been many comments from their side, general manager Brian Gutekunst finally […]

While some are speculating about a possible replacement for Green Bay Packers star Jaire Alexander since it seems the relationship is heading to a breakup, there won’t be a rush in knowing the finality of the situation. With the Packers in trade conversations surrounding Alexander, general manager Brian Gutekunst gave more insight into the process […]

The Green Bay Packers made a couple of splashes in the first week of free agency, signing offensive lineman Aaron Banks and cornerback Nate Hobbs to four-year deals. While these additions are impactful, the Packers need to add more to their roster. Green Bay is continuing to build around their star quarterback, Jordan Love. Love […]

The Green Bay Packers have found previous success with sticking to acquiring talent through the NFL Draft. However, winning 11 games and making a Wild Card appearance in the 2024-25 season has now officially put them in win-now mode. General manager Brian Gutekunst has made some franchise-altering decisions in the past, bringing the Packers to […]

Due to frustrations with the Green Bay Packers and Jaire Alexander, it appears that the team is ready to move on from the defensive star, according to a recent report. While the disconnect between the Packers and Alexander continues, the team has “had trade conversations” with the 28-year-old according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. […]

The Green Bay Packers need to make some upgrades during the 2025 NFL offseason. Green Bay had a solid 2024 campaign, finishing with 11 wins and even making the playoffs. However, they were defeated in the Wild Card round by the Eagles. Now the Packers need to shift their focus to adding new players via […]

The Philadelphia Eagles aren’t the only team in the NFL that runs a tush push-type play. They just do it better than anybody else. After the Eagles tush pushed their way to a Super Bowl title the Green Bay Packers had had enough. The team submitted a proposal to get the play banned. Packers’ GM […]

The Green Bay Packers went a respectable 11-6 in 2024, reaching the playoffs for the fifth time in the last six years. However, the team fell in the Wild Card round to the Philadelphia Eagles, continuing a trend of disappointing postseason play. The Packers are 3-5 in the postseason since Matt LaFleur was named head […]

After Josh Jacobs openly called out the Green Bay Packers‘ receiving corps, general manager Brian Gutekunst is well aware of the team’s need to address the position. Before addressing any external options, Gutekunst provided offseason injury updates to the current top three receivers: Jayden Reed, Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs. Watson, 25, has the most […]

Throughout their long and storied history, the Green Bay Packers have never been known as a team that made big, splashy free agent signings. Since the biggest free agent addition in franchise history, when the Packers acquired Hall of Fame DE Reggie White in 1993, Green Bay has been reserved during the offseason. But perhaps […]

Will the Green Bay Packers land a WR1 in free agency or the NFL Draft? That’s the question that Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has been trying to answer. Luckily for the franchise, they’ve had a great time developing receivers. Guys like Christian Watson and Jayden Reed have emerged as top options. Still, it hasn’t […]

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59 in epic fashion. It was a 40-22 win that wasn’t even as close as it seemed. The Eagles went into halftime up, 24-0, and they essentially coasted for the rest of the game. It was a big-time win, but for a team like the […]

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs earned a ton of equity within the organization this past season. General Manager Brian Gutekunst moved on from star Aaron Jones after giving Jacobs — coming off a down year — a four-year $48 million contract. That was a big risk for Gutekusnt and the Packers because they’re […]

You never want to have to cut a player loose, even at the NFL level. The Green Bay Packers have never been afraid to be a shrewd organization as it relates to letting go of players if they no longer make sense for the football operations side or simply just the business side of things, […]

There was a thought that this could be the case ever since the Cleveland Browns ended their season at 3-14, but now it’s become official straight from the source. Superstar pass-rusher Myles Garrett wants out of Cleveland, and the Green Bay Packers would be wise to jump on the opportunity to bring in the generational […]

The Green Bay Packers need to go out and get another tight end for the 2025 NFL season. Head coach Matt LaFleur was clear in his post-season comments that he feels he can use the position to a higher degree in 2025 and beyond, and for as good as Tucker Kraft has played, you can […]

The first season under new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley was undoubtedly a success for the Green Bay Packers. It didn’t feel like it at times, of course, and that was especially true as the Packers went 1-5 against their foes in the NFC North, but the stats tell a good story for Hafley’s unit. The […]

The Green Bay Packers have to get better this offseason. There’s no doubt about that. That’s, of course, the goal for every NFL team in the offseason, but the Packers feel like they’re particularly in peril as it relates to the rest of the NFC North. The Detroit Lions have to be knocked off the […]

Green Bay Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst didn’t come out and say it straight up, but he’s feeling antsy up in his press box. The way the Packers once again finished the postseason on a losing note is no longer sitting well with him or the rest of the front office, and the person ultimately […]

The Green Bay Packers and General Manager Brian Gutekunst have a ton of work to do this offseason after a somewhat disappointing season that saw them go 11-6 and lose in the Wild Card round of the NFC Playoffs to the Philadelphia Eagles. This is a team that for all intents and purposes underperformed in […]

After the Green Bay Packers lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs, they now look to rectify the early postseason exit and plan for an explosive next season. As Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has talked Jaire Alexander among other topics to the media, he also spoke of his […]

The Green Bay Packers lost their NFC Wild Card matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles 22-10 last week. Injuries played a big factor, and their top cornerback Jaire Alexander’s presence could’ve made a difference. Alexander has been sidelined since the end of October with a knee injury, and despite rumblings of him leaving the Packers this […]

The Green Bay Packers need to fix their wide receiver position this offseason, and there’s good reason to believe that a reunion with Davante Adams could be on the table. Can’t you just imagine what Adams would look like in Green and Gold? It’s not that hard to imagine, actually, because the Packers know exactly […]

It’s officially NFL mock draft season if you’re a fan of the Green Bay Packers. Their heart wrenching loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card this past weekend marked the end of the 2024-25 campaign and the official start of their offseason. It’s not like this was a huge surprise. Homers are always […]

It’s over for the Green Bay Packers, officially. Their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card marked the end of the 2024-25 campaign and the start of a very important offseason for head coach Matt LaFleur and General Manager Brian Gutekunst. The Packers underwhelmed in 2024. There’s little doubting that fact. After their […]

The Green Bay Packers can’t keep the status quo heading into the 2025 NFL season. One would have to think General Manager Brian Gutekunst knows that after watching the Packers get beat pretty handily by the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card round this past weekend, but it’s a point that can’t be brought up […]

Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers offense has been getting the headlines all season because it has been a roller-coaster affair. When Love looks good, the Packers are extremely explosive on offense with perhaps the best young core of weapons in the league. When he looks bad, though? Well, the Packers have had moments […]

It already feels like the Green Bay Packers have had a season full of highs and lows, as well as drama. The fact of the matter, though, is that at 6-3 and heading into their bye week, they’re now starting to look ahead to the second half of the 2024 season. The Packers have a […]

Give Preston Smith, the new pass-rusher for the Pittsburgh Steelers, some credit. He’s been one of the more consistent players at his position ever since he was drafted in the second round in 2015 by Washington (out of Mississippi State). Smith has been in the NFL for 10 seasons, and he’s notched 68.5 sacks. He’s […]

The 2024 NFL trade deadline came and went, and the Green Bay Packers traded away EDGE Preston Smith and acquired no players. For the 6-3 Packers, who are in the middle of a highly competitive NFC North, why then didn’t Green Bay make a move to bolster their roster to ensure a playoff push? General […]

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst gave a major update on the status of running back MarShawn Lloyd. The rookie third-round pick has been out for head coach Matt LaFleur’s team since leaving the Colts game with an ankle injury. He’s currently on the injured reserve list. While Lloyd hasn’t played since Week 2, […]

The Green Bay Packers need to make some upgrades at the 2024 NFL Trade Deadline. That much is clear after their 24-14 loss to the Detroit Lions, which wasn’t as close as the final score indicated. That’s not to say the Packers aren’t talented. Even with the tough loss to the Lions in Week 9, […]