Packers wanted Chiefs QB before Kansas City snagged him
The Green Bay Packers were interested in signing LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL Draft, but the Kansas City Chiefs selected him in the seventh round. Nussmeier, once projected as a mid-round pick, saw his draft stock fall, possibly due to abdominal injuries during his final college season. Green Bay ultimately signed Virginia Tech's Kyron Drones as an undrafted quarterback, while the Chiefs secured Nussmeier as a potential long-term backup.
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