The run of teams declining fifth-year options on off-ball linebackers will continue via a Green Bay decision. The Packers have expressed interest in a Quay Walker second contract, but their Thursday decision will put him on track for free agency sooner. Green Bay will decline Walker’s 2026 option, ESPN.com’s Rob Demovsky reports. Picking up the option would have meant … [Read more...] about Packers To Decline LB Quay Walker’s Fifth-Year Option
Packers CB Jaire Alexander Would Prefer Release Over Trade
Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander has been the subject of trade speculation throughout the offseason after playing just 34 games over the last four seasons due to injury. The 28-year-old is due $37MM over the next two years, per OverTheCap, which may be too much money for another team to take on in a trade. In order to facilitate a deal, the Packers may have to eat some of his … [Read more...] about Packers CB Jaire Alexander Would Prefer Release Over Trade
Packers Draft WR Matthew Golden At No. 23
Many Packers’ fans have gotten their wish. The draft’s hosts have selected Texas receiver Matthew Golden at No. 23 overall. While the franchise has seen plenty of Day 2 receivers (Davante Adams, Randall Cobb, Jordy Nelson) in their recent history, Golden is the first Day 1 wide receiver for Green Bay since 2002, before he was even born. Green Bay fielded trade calls, Ian … [Read more...] about Packers Draft WR Matthew Golden At No. 23
Giants Draft Fallout: Wilson, Dart, Daboll, Sanders, Schoen, Browns, Rams, Pack, Vikes
Post-draft, Brian Daboll confirmed Russell Wilson will remain the Giants‘ starter entering the season. Considering Jaxson Dart‘s profile, it should not be expected the former Ole Miss and USC passer would have a good chance to overtake Wilson before the season. But Daboll and GM Joe Schoen’s New York fates are almost definitely tethered to Dart now. After passing on Michael … [Read more...] about Giants Draft Fallout: Wilson, Dart, Daboll, Sanders, Schoen, Browns, Rams, Pack, Vikes
Packers To Pick Up DT Devonte Wyatt’s Fifth-Year Option
Another team with two fifth-year option decisions to make before Thursday’s deadline, the Packers will make one by deciding to extend a contract to 2026. They are picking up Devonte Wyatt‘s fifth-year option, per Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz. The young defensive tackle will lock in $12.94MM guaranteed for 2026 as a result of this transaction. The Packers still have a decision to … [Read more...] about Packers To Pick Up DT Devonte Wyatt’s Fifth-Year Option