Packers Offseason Summary Following the first wave of 2026 free agency, the Green Bay Packers' primary draft needs are Edge Rusher, Cornerback, and Offensive Line. General Manager Brian Gutekunst prioritized a "win-now" defense by signing veteran defensive tackle Javon Hargrave and trading for linebacker Zaire Franklin, but significant departures have left the edge rotation thin and the secondary in need of high-end starters.
The Packers entered free agency with a clear defensive focus, but they experienced a massive turnover in leadership and talent. They traded away star pass rusher Rashan Gary and released Pro Bowl center Elgton Jenkins. While the additions of Hargrave and Benjamin St-Juste solidify the interior and provide corner depth, Green Bay enters the draft with no first-round pick and a pressing need to find starting-caliber pass rushers and boundary corners.
Franchise Needs
EDGE
CB
OT
QB
Free Agent Losses
EDGE Rashan Gary (Trade), C Elgton Jenkins (Released), LB Quay Walker (Raiders), WR Romeo Doubs (Patriots), LT Rasheed Walker (Panthers), QB Malik Willis (Dolphins), CB Nate Hobbs (Released)Free Agent Gains
DT Javon Hargrave, LB Zaire Franklin (Trade), CB Benjamin St-Juste, WR/RS Skyy MooreDraft Capital Overview
- Pick 52 (Round 2)
- Pick 84 (Round 3)
- Pick 120 (Round 4)
- Pick 160 (Round 5)
- Pick 201 (Round 6)
- Pick 236 (Round 7)
- Pick 255 (Round 7)
GBP Mock Draft Picks
Chris Bell
Green Bay’s passing structure benefits from receivers capable of extending plays beyond initial design. Bell’s size and alignment versatility introduce complementary value for an offense seeking sustained rhythm. He projects as a developmental target capable of contributing situationally.
Daylen Everette
Boundary competition remains a constant within Green Bay’s defensive construction. Everette’s persistence in coverage introduces developmental outside depth. He profiles as a long-view corner investment.