NFL Executive 'Worried' About Packers After Draft and Free Agency
An unnamed NFL executive expressed concern about the Green Bay Packers' direction following a quiet offseason marked by defensive losses and a lack of high draft picks. The team lost key defensive personnel, including coordinator Jeff Hafley and pass rusher Micah Parsons to injury, raising questions about their competitiveness in the NFC North. With development of young players like Jordan Love and Matthew Golden crucial, the Packers face pressure to rebound in a strengthened division.
- ▪The Packers lost several key defensive players and staff in free agency, including defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley and front office executive Jon-Eric Sullivan.
- ▪Green Bay did not have a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft due to the Micah Parsons trade and made only six selections, four on defense.
- ▪Micah Parsons recorded 12+ sacks in each of his first five seasons but suffered a torn ACL in December, after which the Packers lost their final five games.
- ▪The Packers' defense is viewed as a question mark, especially at cornerback, despite drafting Brandon Cisse in the second round.
- ▪The NFC North has grown stronger, with improvements in Chicago, Minnesota, and Detroit, increasing pressure on Green Bay to keep pace.
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By Megan ArmstrongShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The Green Bay Packers arguably won last offseason by landing All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons in a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Cowboys last August.In the eyes of one NFL executive, the Packers are losing this offseason so far."I'm a little worried about them," the unnamed executive told The Athletic's Mike Sando. "Taking a step back, it’s depending on how some of the guys they already have develop: Jordan Love, Matthew Golden, Christian Watson. They lost a ton on defense in free agency.
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