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Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Rookie camp starts today, but there’s plenty more to learn about the newest Packers off the field. One thing that nearly every member of the Green Bay Packers’ 2025 draft class seem to all share is character. The “Packer People” mantra is a bit of a silly cliché these days, but this group of draft picks and undrafted free agents … [Read more...] about Friday Cheese Curds: Let’s keep learning more about the Packers’ rookies

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Oliver is the first pick to sign his deal this weekend, but he likely will not be the only one. The Green Bay Packers are wasting no time inking their 2025 NFL Draft picks to their rookie contracts. With the rookie class reporting to Lambeau Field on Thursday for the start of rookie minicamp on Friday, the players had their first … [Read more...] about Collin Oliver is the first Packers’ 2025 draft pick to sign his rookie contract

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images How can a player’s cap hit be less than his total compensation? Using a subtle but helpful provision in the CBA. The Green Bay Packers broke out one of their favorite salary cap-related mechanisms this week when they signed linebacker Isaiah Simmons to a one-year contract. Simmons, a five-year NFL veteran, got a contract worth $1.17 … [Read more...] about Isaiah Simmons’ contract with Packers qualifies for veteran salary benefit

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images There’s a lot at stake on the edge and tons of contenders for crucial snaps. The Packers’ 2025 draft class is interesting in many ways, but one of the most interesting aspects of it is the position battles it sets up. The Packers didn’t come out of the draft with a single prospect who’s immediately going to be the absolute top dog at his … [Read more...] about Packers’ 2025 draft sets up an interesting battle among edge rushers

Mark Hoffman/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images Alexander appeared virtually last week, but wasn’t in Green Bay for voluntary offseason work on the field. On today’s episode of “What’s Going to Happen with Jaire Alexander?” the Packers’ highest-paid cornerback was not present for this week’s voluntary in-person workouts. Alexander participated in last week’s virtual … [Read more...] about LaFleur: Jaire Alexander not present for this week’s in-person offseason work