PACKERS Oft-injured cornerback to be released by Packers after 1 season with organization Paul Bretl For the State Journal Mar 10, 2026 Mar 10, 2026 Updated 39 mins ago × Insider Nathan Brown on the Indianapolis Colts trading linebacker Zaire Franklin to the Green Bay Packers. 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Insider: Colts trade LB Zaire Franklin to Green Bay Insider Nathan Brown on the Indianapolis Colts trading linebacker Zaire Franklin to the Green Bay Packers.
Packers address position of need with reported signing of former Chargers CB The Packers made their first outside addition of free agency Tuesday, agreeing to a deal with a 6-foot-3, 200-pound cornerback who has flashed…
Packers make cap-saving move, release versatile 2-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman The Green Bay Packers released a former second-round pick Monday, a decision that came on the heels of their re-signing of soon-to-be free age…
QB Malik Willis among Packers' free agents reportedly on the way out of Green Bay A busy start to the negotiating window of free agency featured quarterback Malik Willis reportedly agreeing to a deal with an AFC team, among …
Former Packers 1st-rounder, free agent LB Quay Walker reportedly signs with Las Vegas Raiders The Packers lose a productive member of the defense in free agency.
Packers reportedly trading former 1st-round draft pick Rashan Gary to Cowboys The Green Bay Packers are reportedly reshaping their roster ahead of free agency once again, agreeing to a deal to send a defensive end to the…
Packers agree to 3-year deal with center Sean Rhyan A late-season position change paid dividends for the Green Bay lineman, who now reportedly is set for a multi-year extension.
Linebacker, special teams contributor agrees to 1-year deal with Packers Nick Niemann made an impact even in just eight games with Green Bay. He adds to a unit that struggled late in the season.
Breaking down how Packers could attack their biggest needs in free agency The Green Bay Packers made a splash with a trade Saturday, but they still have needs to fill this offseason. Here's how they could approach th…
Packers acquire linebacker Zaire Franklin in trade with Colts The 2024 Pro Bowl player came in a deal for defensive tackle Colby Wooden ahead of the free agency period.
What Packers should do with their 5 unrestricted free agents on offense The Packers have five offensive unrestricted free agents that they must make decisions on. Here’s why each could return — and why most may not.
Former Green Bay Packers president and CEO dies after battling illness The current iteration of the Packers in 2026 may not exist without Bob Harlan and his nearly 20-year run as team president from 1989 to 2008.
Packers reportedly create financial flexibility, restructure All-Pro safety's contract The Packers reportedly started their push to clear up cap space ahead of free agency by restructuring the contract of their dynamic safety.
Kohl’s Corp. fiscal Q4 earnings beat expectations, but revenue misses The Menomonee Falls-based retailer said it had a fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $125 million, or $1.07 per share, on revenue of $5.17 billion.
Reliable wide receiver who did 'fantastic job' with Packers reportedly signs deal with Patriots A wide receiver who became a reliable target for Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love on third downs and in the red zone has reportedly signed wi…
Packers bolster special teams with addition of free-agent return man The receiver's 37 kick return attempts last season for the 49ers were the seventh-most in football, and he ranked tied for 11th in average yar…
Reliable wide receiver who did 'fantastic job' with Packers reportedly signs deal with Patriots A wide receiver who became a reliable target for Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love on third downs and in the red zone has reportedly signed wi…