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What is the Packers’ biggest draft need in 2024?

Photo by Cooper Neill/ Three positions stand out as options for Green Bay at the top of April’s draft. Now that the first couple of waves of free agency are being us, let’s take a look at the holes remaining on the Green Bay Packers’ roster and what they might look to do in next month’s NFL draft. When we asked you all to vote on the Packers’ biggest needs in the 2024 offseason back in February, before the start of free agency, safety was the runaway leader. February 8th Results 69 percent: safety 21 percent: linebacker 7 percent: offensive line 3 percent:...

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Report: Chiefs to sign Packers free agency target

Photo by Michael Steele/ Rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit is going to sign with Kansas City on Friday, per a report. According to Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz, the Kansas City Chiefs will be signing former rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit to an NFL contract on Friday. Rees-Zammit had previously scheduled visits with the Denver Broncos, Cleveland Browns and New York Jets before taking the trip to Kansas City. It was reported on Tuesday that Rees-Zammit would visit the Green Bay Packers on Thursday. At the moment, it’s uncertain whether or not he’ll make that flight to...

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Tuesday Cheese Curds: Lots of work yet to be done in a busy Packers offseason

Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports The Packers look quite different than they did a month ago, and there are still more changes to be made. Once free agency dies down, it can feel like the offseason is basically over. The anticipation of the spending avalanche gives way to the excitement of new players arriving and the frustration of aging favorites departing. There’s the NFL Draft, to be sure, but that’s still an agonizing month away, and the expectations for draft picks are quite different than high-priced free agents. But the late offseason can still bear a lot of...

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Raiders free agency: Who do you want back?

DeAndre Carter | Photo by Kirby Lee/ There are still several in-house Las Vegas free agents As we start the third week of NFL free agency, there are still several in-house Las Vegas Raiders free agents available. Now, seven unrestricted free agents have signed elsewhere in free agency. They are: Defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (Arizona Cardinals), running back Josh Jacobs (Green Bay Packers), tackle Jermaine Eluemunor (New York Giants), Austin Hooper (New England Patriots), cornerbacks Amik Robertson (Detroit Lions) and Tyler Hall (Philadelphia Eagles), tackle Brandon...

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Friday Cheese Curds: Pro Day circuit continues as Packers look for answers at linebacker

Photo by Logan Riely/ After the Packers were unable to bring in any starter-level linebackers in free agency, they will shift their focus at that position to the draft. The biggest addition to the Green Bay Packers’ linebacker room so far this offseason took place on Thursday, when the team re-signed Eric Wilson to a new contract. Wilson, who started 15 games for the Minnesota Vikings in 2020, at least helps maintain some depth at the position heading into a 2024 season that will see the Packers change up their base defense. That change has them in need of more bodies...

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Wednesday Cheese Curds: Are the Packers having a successful offseason?

Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports So far so good for the green and gold. There’s some space to breathe for the Packers (and Packers fans) now that the free agency bonanza seems to have truly died down. So, where do the Packers now stand? Are they better than they were? How much will they miss the pieces they’ve lost? Broadly speaking, they do seem to be in a better place than they were a week and a half ago. They’ve conclusively answered the David Bakhtiari question and moved on from disgruntled De’Vondre Campbell and whatever salient points he may have had...

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Packers re-sign yet another cornerback

Photo by Perry Knotts/ Green Bay has now re-signed three of their cornerbacks via free agency with the addition of Robert Rochell. Earlier this offseason, the Green Bay Packers had the opportunity to tender cornerback Robert Rochell with a “first right of refusal” tag that would have made the restricted free agent $2.985 million and never let the defensive back hit unrestricted free agency. Instead, the Packers elected to not place that tender on Rochell and have now re-signed the cornerback, per ESPN’s Rob Demovsky. Assuming that the Packers are acting rationally...

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2024 NFL Free Agency: Panthers sign T Yosh Nijman to two-year contract

Photo by Jim McIsaac/ Carolina will pay Nijman an adjustable contract that will nearly double his take home money if he’s able to reach incentives. On Tuesday, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that the Carolina Panthers had signed former Green Bay Packers tackle Yosh NIjman via free agency. Nijman, who joined the Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2019, had played 67 games for the team, including 22 starts — mostly during the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Going into last offseason, with uncertainty at left tackle due to David Bakhtiari’s injury history, most...

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Raiders free agency: How the running backs stack up

Alexander Mattison | Photo by Steve Marcus/ Change at the position in Las Vegas The Las Vegas Raiders have prioritized the running back position so far this offseason and they could continue to add there. Let’s take a look where the position stands a week-plus into free agency: New free agent added: Alexander Mattison (Minnesota Vikings). Free agents reportedly re-signed: Ameer Abdullah. Free agent who departed: Josh Jacobs (Green Bay Packers). Current free agents: Brandon Bolden, Austin Walter (restricted free agent), Jakob Johnson (fullback). Other returners: Zamir...

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Packers Reacts Results: Most fans say they would have brought Aaron Jones back

Photo by Stephen Maturen/ Fewer than one-third of Green Bay fans say they would have let the running back hit free agency this offseason. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Green Bay Packers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Let’s react to the Green Bay Packers’ free agency signings! Generally, fans seem to have positive views of the additions of safety Xavier McKinney and running Josh Jacobs, but one was more...

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Packers Pro Day Round Up: Team Visits Top Tackle Prospects in 2024 Draft

Photo by Todd Kirkland/ If Green Bay’s attendance is any sign, the Packers are looking at the tackle and safety market in the draft. While everyone is rightfully focused on free agency, there is another process going on in NFL front offices right now: pro days. A team’s attendance at these events can signify interest in a certain player or a position group that they’re in the market for. With that in mind, let’s take a look at where the Green Bay Packers’ scouting staff has reportedly visited in the first week or so of the pro day process, including...

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Report: 49ers have interest in former Packers LB De’Vondre Campbell

Photo by Perry Knotts/ San Francisco is looking for a veteran. This move would suggest the team knows they need a temporary Dre Greenlaw replacement, and they don’t feel strongly about the NFL Draft class If we judge the San Francisco 49ers by their actions, the team tells us a few things based on their interest in a veteran linebacker during free agency. Here are my takeaways: The likelihood that Dre Greenlaw will miss significant time in 2024 is high There isn’t a starter the team has evaluated in the NFL Draft they’d feel comfortable Kyle Shanahan and Nick...

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Eagles, Packers, Cowboys highlight Acho's NFL free agency winners | Speak

Emmanuel Acho reveals his winners of NFL free agency, including the Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers and even America's Team, the Dallas Cowboys.

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Why A.J. Dillon would be a good fit for the Cowboys in free agency

Photo by Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire via A.J. Dillon is apparently an option for the Cowboys at running back Free agency has officially kicked off, which means the Cowboys are doing their usual rounds of bargain-bin shopping. One name that they’ve been connected to, that seems to be picking up steam, is former Packers running back AJ Dillon. As the #Packers have rebuilt their RB room, free agent RB AJ Dillon has several options outside GB, with sources say he's looking at the #Giants, #Colts and #Cowboys.— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2024 A...

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Packers to re-sign RB AJ Dillon using rare salary cap mechanic

Photo by Jared C. Tilton/ Dillon will rejoin Green Bay for 2024 on a one-year deal, but much of the money he’s paid will not count against the cap. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Green Bay Packers are expected to re-sign running back AJ Dillon, assuming that he passes a physical. This is somewhat of a surprise, as it was reported on Wednesday that the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants and Indianapolis Colts were interested in signing the former second-round pick in free agency. With Aaron Jones out of the picture following his release, Dillon is now...

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2024 Free Agency: Packers re-sign LB Kristian Welch

Photo by Cooper Neill/ Green Bay is bringing back one of their core special teamers for 2024, but the linebacker position still has holes. According to his own Instagram page, the Green Bay Packers have re-signed linebacker Kristian Welch for the 2024 season. Welch was originally brought in last season to assist on special teams, a phase of the game where he wound up playing 60 percent of the team’s snaps in available games. For perspective, the only players to record more special teams snaps for Green Bay than Welch last season were Eric Wilson, Jonathan Owens and...

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Wednesday Cheese Curds: Packers striking while the iron is hot

Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports The Packers are continuing their aggressive offseason approach. After a season that showed their rebuilding plan was ahead of schedule, the Packers have responded with an offseason I think you can describe accurately with one word: aggressive. They moved on from Joe Barry and took a big swing on Jeff Hafley, who’s never been more than a position coach at the NFL level. They cleaned out a bunch of onerous contracts and re-worked a couple more, setting the stage for a very active week in free agency. The Packers seem to be echoing something...

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Report: AJ Dillon ‘has several options’ in free agency

Photo by Jared C. Tilton/ At least three other teams are interested in signing the former Packers running back. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, former Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon has a healthy list of suitors available to him on the open market. On Wednesday, Rapoport stated that beyond the Packers, the New York Giants, Indianapolis Colts and Dallas Cowboys are interested in the ball carrier. It appears that Dillon is looking to sign a deal where he’s part of a running back committee, rather than being the outright number one back on a team....

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Packers Reacts Survey: Would you have let Aaron Jones walk?

Photo by Adam Bettcher/ What grades would you give the signings of RB Josh Jacobs and S Xavier McKinney by Green Bay during the “legal tampering period?” Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Green Bay Packers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. With the first wave of free agency in the rearview mirror, let’s talk about how we feel about the Packers’ opening moves of the offseason. Not only has Green Bay cleared a ton of...

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Draft Talk: Free agency updates and 2024 safety rankings

Photo by David Berding/ Three safeties stand head and shoulders over the rest of the prospects in the 2024 draft class, as least as Day 1 starters. We have a lot to get into in this week’s episode of Draft Talk. Our hosts, Justis Mosqueda and Tyler Brooke, talk through all of the latest happenings with your Green Bay Packers — whose roster has been altered significantly through free agency already. Do we like the signing of Xavier McKinney? What are our thoughts on the Aaron Jones for Josh Jacobs swap? Was Keisean Nixon really worth re-signing as a kick returner...

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Raiders free agency: 2 names to keep an eye on

AJ Dillon | Photo by Candice Ward/ Raiders’ new offensive coordinator has ties to some players at need spots Among the positions the Las Vegas Raiders may look to shore up with veteran backups after departures in free agency are at running back and at tight end. The team must replace running back Josh Jacobs (he is signing with the Green Bay Packers) and tight end Austin Hooper (he is signing with the New England Patriots). The Raiders are expected to roll with third-year running back Zamir White at tailback and second-year player Michael Mayer at tight end. But they...

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NFL free agency Day 1 recap: NFC North has crazy opening day

Photo by Adam Bettcher/ The Vikings, Packers, and Bears all had a very active and emotional opening day of free agency. It took them a while, but the Detroit Lions had themselves an active Day 1 of free agency. After agreeing to a new deal with Graham Glasgow, Detroit orchestrated a trade to land a potential CB1 in Carlton Davis and bolstered their defensive line with veteran Marcus Davenport. But before the Lions made their mark in free agency, the rest of the NFC North was moving. The Packers, Vikings, and Bears all made significant changes to their roster, and it...

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Former Packers S Jonathan Owens to sign with Chicago Bears

Photo by David Berding/ Owens started 11 games for the Packers in his lone season in Green Bay. On Wednesday, he’ll sign a two-year deal with the Bears. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Chicago Bears have agreed to terms with former Green Bay Packers safety Jonathan Owens. Owens will ink a two-year deal with the Bears on Wednesday when free agency officially begins in the NFL. Last season, Owens signed a one-year, $1.01 million contract with the Packers to be a cheap veteran addition to their safety room. With Adrian Amos on the way out, Green Bay had...

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2024 Free Agency: Packers re-sign 2 defensive backs

Photo by Patrick McDermott/ Green Bay brings back Keisean Nixon on a three-year deal that assures that he’ll be the team’s starting slot in 2024. Tuesday was an impactful day for the Green Bay Packers’ cornerbacks room. First, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that the Packers re-signed slot corner Keisean Nixon to a three-year, $18 million contract that can pay Nixon up to $19.2 million if he hits incentives. At the moment, those incentives and the guarantees tied to Nixon’s new contract have not been disclosed. Beyond Nixon, Green Bay also announced that...

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Raiders free agency: What’s next at running back

Joe Mixon | Photo by Perry Knotts/ Veteran market is dwindling One of the biggest stories of the first day of the NFL’s legal tampering period was how fast the running back market moved. It was certainly not the depressed market it was in recent years. The Las Vegas Raiders, of course, were affected by Monday’s swift movement as they saw star tailback Josh Jacobs bolt to the Green Bay Packers for a strong deal. The Raiders wanted to retain their 2019 first-round pick, but they had a certain price tag they wouldn’t pass. The Packers did, though, and Jacobs is on...

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Raiders free agency: The winners after Day 1

Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Thayer Munford Jr. is in line for more snaps or even a starting job if he continues his development this offseason. | The Repository / Scott Heckel / USA TODAY NETWORK Thayer Munford, Zamir White, among incumbent players that should get increased snaps And there was Zamir White. Of the tailbacks that got 20 more carries for the Las Vegas Raiders last season, only White remains on the roster. With the departure of Josh Jacobs — who reached an agreement on a rich contract with the Green Bay Packers on Day 1 of NFL free agency —...

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Rams free agency news day 2 tracker

Photo by Courtney Culbreath/ The Rams made the first move on Tuesday The Los Angeles Rams got busy early on Tuesday morning, bringing back cornerback Darious Williams on a free agent contract. Around the NFL, the Bengals traded Joe Mixon to the Texans. Other running back shifts saw Aaron Jones sign with the Vikings after he was released by the Packers, and Nyheim Hines signed with the Browns. Will the Rams add a running back this week to complement Kyren Williams in the backfield? What about receiver and linebacker and edge? Expect more Rams news in the coming...

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Raiders free agency: What’s happened and what’s next?

Kendall Fuller | Photo by Ric Tapia/ There are still needs to be filled We’re well into Day 2 of the NFL legal-tampering period. Let’s take a quick look of what has happened and what may be next on what has been a fairly quiet day thus far for the Las Vegas Raiders: Incoming: Defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (Miami Dolphins), quarterback Gardner Minshew (Indianapolis Colts). Coming back: Center Andre James, running back Ameer Abdullah, linebacker Kana’i Mauga. Leaving: Running back Josh Jacobs (Green Bay Packers), defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (Arizona...