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We’re sort of transitioning out of free agency here and into draft mode, considering that the free agent market has slowed down and the Green Bay Packers clearly want to collect their compensatory picks for 2027. If there are some cap casualties down the line, I could see the Packers making a move, but I […]
about 8 hours ago | 0 reads
If you need a little help finding a rooting interest for this year’s tournament, we took the time to find all of the Green Bay Packers connections between the team’s current roster and the colleges participating in March Madness this year. I’m not much of a college basketball guy myself, but I’m going to try […]
about 10 hours ago | 0 reads
Since the Green Bay Packers traded for their new projected starting Mike linebacker Zaire Franklin, he had no remaining guarantees left on his deal. In theory, he could have been a very flexible piece for the Packers this summer, as they could have chosen to move off him, via a release or trade, before his […]
about 11 hours ago | 0 reads
The further we get in this series, the easier the posts are to write. Part of that is finding a bit of a groove in terms of how I want to present the information, but the other (more obvious) part is that there are fewer plays in these sections. We had 22 plays in 1st […]
about 12 hours ago | 0 reads
While NFL players and their agents work hard to get big contracts during free agency in March, another program exists to help some of the highest-performing but lowest-earning players get a little bit of extra cash. That is the Performance-Based Pay program, a collectively-bargained system that helps send more money to players who play well […]
about 13 hours ago | 0 reads
Did the Green Bay Packers have a successful first week of free agency? That’s the question that will be on the minds of Packers fans and media members alike for the next few days. The answer, of course, depends on how you prefer to evaluate a set of acquisitions. The Packers, of course, put a […]
about 19 hours ago | 1 read
The NFL Players’ Association announced that four members of its executive committee have been replaced after the union’s most recent elections. Green Bay Packers kicker Brandon McManus remains a vice president on the executive committee. Joining him this time around on the 10-man committee is new Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin, who previously served as the […]
1 day ago | 2 reads
Here’s a fun one. Green Bay Packers pass-rusher Micah Parsons took to Twitter to react to a graphic ESPN ran the night of the Maxx Crosby trade, which is now off, claiming that Crosby had more quarterback pressures than any other player in the league since 2019. Parsons, correctly, pointed out that he wasn’t even […]
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As we wrote earlier this offseason, the Green Bay Packers had an opportunity to move off of kicker Brandon McManus, if they really wanted to. Based on their actions on Friday, they don’t want to. On March 13th, McManus was due a $1 million signing bonus. Usually, the timing of signing bonuses can be a […]
2 days ago | 1 read
Things are quieting down on the free agency market. While there are plenty of projected top-200 free agents still available to sign, and teams have nearly a collective billion dollars left in available cap space, per Over The Cap’s latest projections, clubs are now turning their attention to another matter: internal restructures. If you’ve been […]
2 days ago | 0 reads
According to ESPN’s Stephen Holder, who covers the Indianapolis Colts, 2023 fourth overall pick quarterback Anthony Richardson, who lost the starting job to Daniel Jones in 2025, is available to trade. Per Holder, “one particular team to monitor” is the Green Bay Packers, who need a new backup quarterback in 2026 after Malik Willis signed […]
2 days ago | 0 reads
As I’m sure you know now, the Green Bay Packers are boxed into their compensatory pick situation (which isn’t necessarily a bad thing) as far as free agency goes. As it stands right now, the Packers will likely net a third-round pick for the loss of quarterback Malik Willis, a fourth-round pick for receiver Romeo […]
3 days ago | 2 reads
Hello Panthers fans! Congratulations on your recent acquisition of free agent tackle Rasheed Walker. As exciting as this time is, you’re no doubt wondering what kind of player, exactly, your team has just signed, and I’m here to help as much as I can. Here’s a brief overview of Walker’s career, what he brings to […]
3 days ago | 2 reads
So, new Carolina Panthers left tackle Rasheed Walker didn’t get the number that NFL analysts thought, or that agents who represent tackles thought he would. As recently as yesterday, an agent with a top-100 offensive lineman in the upcoming draft class told me he believed that Walker would get around the Dan Moore Jr. average […]
3 days ago | 2 reads
Green Bay Packers left tackle Rasheed Walker has finally signed, after being the top free agent left on most people’s boards once the new league year started on Wednesday. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, he signed a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers. The fact that it’s a one-year deal shouldn’t […]
3 days ago | 0 reads
We’re moving right along in this little series. We set up what this series is about and we kicked it off in earnest last week by building out the 1st & 10 section. Today, we’re building out the 2nd & Long section (where “long” is defined as 7+ yards). In 2025, the Packers averaged 9.1 […]
4 days ago | 2 reads
I teased this yesterday, when I wrote about the Green Bay Packers’ injuries and their players’ recovery timelines, so it’s time to deliver: Here’s your 2026 53-man roster projection after the first couple of days of free agency. We’re months away from the Packers having to play a football game, but here’s where their team […]
4 days ago | 0 reads
The San Francisco 49ers have signed former Green Bay Packers cornerback Nate Hobbs to a one-year contract, according to reporter Jordan Schultz. Hobbs was just officially released by the Packers on Wednesday, so this deal was struck fairly quickly. When Hobbs, who primarily played slot defender for the Las Vegas Raiders, signed, there was hope […]
4 days ago | 2 reads
I doubt the Green Bay Packers will spend much on compensatory free agents this year, because of the picks they’re due to receive if their top players walk. On paper, the Packers are incentivized by the league’s structure to limit their compensatory free agent action to up to two $5 million-ish or cheaper players (priced […]
4 days ago | 4 reads
The Dallas Cowboys are borrowing a lot from the future to keep the recently traded Rashan Gary on their team in 2026. According to ESPN’s Todd Archer, the Cowboys got Gary to rework his deal into a two-year, $32 million contract ($16 million per year), slightly below the $18 million that he was set to […]
4 days ago | 3 reads
According to The Athletic’s Dane Brugler, Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks broke his foot the night before his testing day at the combine last month. Brugler’s source claims that Banks should be able to return to the field from the injury by June. At the moment, Banks is the second-ranked defensive tackle (23rd) in the […]
4 days ago | 2 reads
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport is reporting that the Seattle Seahawks will be signing running back Emanuel Wilson to a one-year deal “worth up to $2.1 million” for the 2026 season. The Super Bowl champions are in the market for a number two back after Kenneth Walker, who won the Super Bowl MVP, signed with the […]
4 days ago | 2 reads
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Tom Silverstein has reported that former Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson will not be coming back to the team in 2026. The Packers elected to turn down his $3.5 million restricted free agent tender, and while Silverstein claims that Wilson hasn’t agreed to a deal with another club, “he […]
5 days ago | 1 read
Three players were hit with franchise tags, and one was hit with the transition tag, so it’s time to update our consensus free agency rankings. We’re going to change our methodology for this one because of the inclusion of cap casualties, who aren’t always included in the rankings we’ve found around the web. Due to […]
5 days ago | 6 reads
On the radio with ESPN Milwaukee, ESPN’s Adam Schefter gave us all an update on Green Bay Packers left tackle Rasheed Walker and his status in free agency. Right now, Walker is by far the best player left in free agency, according to consensus rankings, who has yet to sign with a team by the […]
5 days ago | 1 read