Packers general manager discusses offseason additions Paul Bretl For the State Journal Apr 1, 2026 1 hr ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur said that he's ecstatic to be back with the Packers. kAm%96 vC66? q2J !24<6CD 6IA6C:6?465 E96:C D92C6 @7 C@DE6C EFC?@G6C 5FC:?8 E96 }u{’D 7C66 286?4J A6C:@5]k^AmkAm$6G6C2= <6J 4@?EC:3FE@CD 7C@> E96 =2DE 76H D62D@?D[ :?4=F5:?8 #2D9665 (2=<6C[ #@>6@ s@F3D 2?5 "F2J (2=<6C[ 6=D6H96C6] vC66? q2J 2=D@ C6=62D65 t=8E@? y6?<:?D E@ 7C66 FA D2=2CJ 42A DA246 2?5 EC2565 #2D92? v2CJ E@ s2==2D]k^Am Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis on Feb. 24. 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Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Packers lean on veterans as GM breaks from past strategy Gutekunst shifted strategy, adding veteran talent to address key needs while maintaining long-term flexibility, which marks a notable departur… Packers looking at draft to answer lingering questions despite lack of early picks Green Bay will have to wait until Day 2 of the NFL Draft or trade up if they want to participate in the first day. Packers must consider future of young defensive player Whether Green Bay picks up a fifth-year option on Lukas Van Ness could have major impact in next offseason's roster construction. Clarity in defining roles key for Packers coach Matt LaFleur Green Bay players struggled with team in the 2025-26 season, partially due to being unsure of their roles.
All the latest Green Bay Packers photo galleries from the State Journal Updated 1 hr ago A collection of Green Bay Packers photo galleries from the State Journal.
Packers lean on veterans as GM breaks from past strategy Gutekunst shifted strategy, adding veteran talent to address key needs while maintaining long-term flexibility, which marks a notable departur…
Packers looking at draft to answer lingering questions despite lack of early picks Green Bay will have to wait until Day 2 of the NFL Draft or trade up if they want to participate in the first day.
Packers must consider future of young defensive player Whether Green Bay picks up a fifth-year option on Lukas Van Ness could have major impact in next offseason's roster construction.
Clarity in defining roles key for Packers coach Matt LaFleur Green Bay players struggled with team in the 2025-26 season, partially due to being unsure of their roles.
