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With the Green Bay Packers struggling to find their footing in 2023, the team decided to make a NFL trade deadline deal with the Buffalo Bills. Now, Brian Gutekunst has explained exactly why the Packers decided to trade cornerback Rasul Douglas. Green Bay received a 2024 third-round pick in exchange for Douglas and a 2024 […]

The Green Bay Packers have had a rocky start to their 2023 NFL season. They have left fans and analysts alike scratching their heads. With the trade deadline fast approaching, the Packers have a chance to address their biggest need and turn their season around. In this article, we will take a closer look at […]

The Green Bay Packers are experiencing a lot of changes leading into the 2023 season. The team hopes that theme will continue by being competitive in a season opener. The last two years of the Aaron Rodgers era began with embarrassing losses to begin the season. The Packers kicked off the 2021 season by getting […]

The Green Bay Packers are handing the reigns to Jordan Love this season after a long run of elite quarterback play from Aaron Rodgers, and general manager Brian Gutekunst is liking the early returns from Love’s play in preseason. “There’s things that not everybody sees but little mistakes that I think he’s going to really […]

A lot of teams are eyeing the Indianapolis Colts for a potential trade to get Jonathan Taylor. One of them had their intentions more publicly stated than other NFL teams. Brian Gutekunst of the Green Bay Packers has now addressed the ongoing trade rumors. He also outlined their current plans for AJ Dillon heading into […]

The Green Bay Packers made big changes this offseason, with trading Aaron Rodgers and making Jordan Love the starter the most notable, but the roster overall underwent significant changes that now make it the youngest in the league, and general manager Brian Gutekunst is not worried about that. “It wasn’t intentional to be young, it […]

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has not confirmed if Jordan Love will play in the Packers second preseason game against the New England Patriots, but GM Brian Gutekunst may have let the cat out of the bag. Speaking on his quarterback, Gutekunst says that he is excited for Love’s next steps against the […]

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst had a surprising but realistic response to what he has learned about quarterback Jordan Love so far through training camp. The Packers are a little over a week into training camp with Love heading into the season as the starting quarterback for the first time since Green Bay […]

Former Green Bay Packers tight end Marcedes Lewis signed with the Chicago Bears on Friday, leaving a successful tenure in Green Bay behind. When Packers GM Brian Gutekunst was asked about why he didn’t try to resign Lewis, he gave a blunt reason in response, reports SB Nation’s Jason Hirschhorn. “He’s a really good player. […]

Although no one can say that the Aaron Rodgers era was always easy to endure, the Green Bay Packers are taking a big risk willingly forging ahead with quarterback Jordan Love. The young signal caller’s arrival has been mired in controversy and speculation, by no fault of his own, since he was drafted. You might […]

As the 2023 NFL training camp approaches, the Green Bay Packers and their coaching staff face a crucial decision that could have a significant impact on the team’s success in the upcoming season. The focus of this decision centers around the possibility of cutting Preston Smith, a talented and experienced linebacker. Of course, the Packers […]

The Green Bay Packers had a mixed bag of a 2022 NFL season. They managed to figure in the playoff race despite losing eight of their first 12 games. Sure, they eventually missed the postseason, but they still surpassed many people’s expectations. However, as they gear up for the 2023 season, one move in their […]

New details have emerged about the elongated divorce between Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. In an interview with The Athletic, Rodgers said that he never “ghosted” Packers general manager Brian Gutenkunst before his trade to the New York Jets, something that the latter eluded to leading up to the trade. “Did Brian text me more […]

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has been busy this offseason, to say the least — and after finally completing the Aaron Rodgers trade to the New York Jets and extending new starting quarterback Jordan Love, he told Peter King about the team’s plans for the future. “We believe in our process and in […]

It’s a Love-ly start of an era for the Green Bay Packers. After Aaron Rodgers was officially traded to the New York Jets, the team will be rolling with QB Jordan Love for the 2023 season. In preparation for Love’s first year as a full-time starter, the Packers decided to address two of their issues […]

The Green Bay Packers’ first NFL Draft in the post-Aaron Rodgers era was rather uneventful. It was an unsurprising draft, with Green Bay taking an EDGE in Iowa star Lukas Van Ness with the first round. It would’ve been hilarious if the team decided to take a skill position player in the first round after […]

For the first time since 2005, the Packers will have a new starting quarterback to start an NFL season — and after the Aaron Rodgers trade was made official on Wednesday, the Jordan Love era now begins in Green Bay. Team general manager Brian Gutekunst spoke about the team’s anticipation for Love taking over as […]

The Green Bay Packers’ trade of Aaron Rodgers is a bittersweet moment for the franchise. Losing a four-time NFL MVP and a Super Bowl champion quarterback hurts, but Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst acknowledged one of the sweet parts of the trade. Gutekunst acknowledged the $40.3 million hit that Rodgers’ deal will eat out of […]

The blockbuster trade that finally sent Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers to the New York Jets was made official on Wednesday — and Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst wished his former quarterback well. “We are eternally grateful for all that Aaron gave the Packers the last 18 years,” said Gutekunst. “While he undoubtedly […]

On Monday, just days before the 2023 NFL Draft, Brian Gutekunst’s and the Green Bay Packers reached a deal with the New York Jets to move on from their longtime starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Following the trade centered around a potential Hall of Famer in Rodgers, Gutekunst’s met with the media. During the conversation, he […]

Green Bay Packers GM Brian Gutekunst is not ruling out the possibility of Aaron Rodgers returning to the team next season; however, he emphasized it’s an unlikely scenario as they continue to work out a deal with the New York Jets. Rodgers has already confirmed previously that his plan is to play for the Jets […]

It appears that Adam Schefter wasn’t the only person Aaron Rodgers was hoping would lose his number. Speaking to reporters at the Annual League Meetings on Monday, Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said that the team attempted to contact Rodgers “many times” to no avail, forcing them to explore a trade of the […]

The Green Bay Packers may see plenty of new faces across the board in the 2023 season, including at the tight end and safety positions. Two out of the four tight ends who featured for the Packers in the 2022 campaign may soon leave the team, as both Marcedes Lewis and Robert Tonyan are set […]

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst spoke to the media on Friday, and defended Quay Walker after the rookie was ejected for the second time this season after shoving a Detroit Lions athletic trainer in Week 18. “We love Quay. We love everything he’s bringing to our squad right now,” Gutekunst said, according to […]

The Green Bay Packers made a huge financial commitment to Aaron Rodgers back in March, signing him to a three-year deal worth $150.8 million. But for a variety of reasons, things haven’t gone to plan for the quarterback or the team in 2022, sitting at 5-8 and currently out of the playoff picture. Rodgers himself […]

The Green Bay Packers just lost again on Sunday and now sit at 3-3 on the season. Aaron Rodgers and the offense had a brutal day and their struggles continue, which makes one think this team could be very active at the trade deadline. Well, if you’re asking Rodgers, he fully expects GM Brian Gutekunst […]

The Green Bay Packers could be forced to start the season without a pair of key players, both of whom have been sidelined by injury throughout training camp. Offensive linemen David Bakhtiari and Elgton Jenkins have both missed all 12 of Green Bay’s training camp practices, and GM Brian Gutekunst has not put a timetable […]

The return of the NFL is right around the corner. While many of us are looking forward to the highlight reel plays and exciting touchdowns, this time of year also brings on uncertainty for personnel around the league. This was shown in a recent press conference by Packers president Mark Murphy when asked if Head […]

The Green Bay Packers entered the 2022 NFL draft with a need at wide receiver. After trading away Davante Adams and losing the speedy Marquez Valdes-Scantling to free agency, the cupboard was awfully bare for star quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The first round came and went, with no receivers selected by general manager Brian Gutekunst, who […]

The first round of the 2022 NFL Draft came and went, with the Green Bay Packers failing to address their need at wide receiver, instead selecting linebacker Quay Walker and defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt. The failure to select a receiver- or trade up for one- in a draft laden with them was a controversial strategy, […]

It was thought to be a foregone conclusion that star wide receiver Davante Adams would return to the Green Bay Packers if quarterback Aaron Rodgers decided to do so first. Rodgers decided to re-sign with Green Bay and the team then applied the franchise tag on Adams, effectively avoiding a free agency bidding war for […]

The Green Bay Packers have already had an exciting offseason, managing to bring back superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers on a massive contract while assigning the franchise tag to wide receiver Davante Adams. Now that general manager Brian Gutekunst has retained the two best players on the roster, it’s time to look forward to free agency. […]

Reports have been flying around regarding Aaron Rodgers’ future with the Green Bay Packers, as the star quarterback could very well part ways with the organization this offseason. While teams such as the Tennessee Titans and Denver Broncos have been linked to the reigning NFL MVP, Packers GM Brian Gutekunst made a shocking revelation on […]

For those expecting Aaron Rodgers to be traded away from the Green Bay Packers soon, better hold that thought for now. Based on the latest comments made by general manager Brian Gutekunst on Wednesday, they remain firm on keeping the veteran quarterback after another MVP season. The Packers are aiming to contend for the Super […]

The Green Bay Packers are hoping to keep most of their key players in town for the 2022 season, and that includes the veterans. Of course, the futures of Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams are very much up in the air, but GM Brian Gutekunst provided an update on some other stars, including veteran offensive […]

The storyline that continues to headline the NFL offseason is Aaron Rodgers’ future with the Green Bay Packers. Will he ask for a trade, come back, or retire? At this point, no one knows. But, GM Brian Gutekunst clarified on Wednesday that he promised Rodgers they would sit down and work things out, however, Gutekunst […]

The Green Bay Packers are at a major crossroads when it comes to the direction the franchise will head in. With its two best offensive weapons both potentially set to walk this offseason, the Packers face the decision of entering a rebuild or having to maneuver the salary cap in order to extend Davante Adams, […]

The center of attention this NFL offseason so far since Tom Brady retired has been Aaron Rodgers, who’s yet to make a decision on his future with the Green Bay Packers. He even posted a rather cryptic message on Instagram on Monday night that left many fans wondering what his next move will be. Nonetheless, […]

Aaron Rodgers might still be having a hard time sleeping these days after the Green Bay Packers got upset by the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs. But aside from stewing on the what-ifs, the star quarterback still has a lot of other more pressing issues racking his brain. For […]