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In landing Micah Parsons, Brian Gutekunst finally made good on his promise
The Packers paid handsomely to acquire Micah Parsons, but the Cowboys still didn't get enough in return for the All-Pro pass rusher.
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Jason B. Hirschhorn
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What we still need to know about the Packers heading into Week 1
Even with training camp and the preseason in the rearview mirror, the Packers still have some questions to answer as Week 1 approaches.
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Jason B. Hirschhorn
The Green Bay Packers "final" 53-man roster solidifies big changes to the defensive front seven
The offseason can tell us a lot about where a team wants to go, but so can the shape of the final roster. Jeff Hafley looks poised to fundamentally…
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Peter Bukowski
Projecting the 2025 Packers' initial 53-man roster
With final cuts just around the corner, The Leap's Jason B. Hirschhorn reveals his projection for the 2025 Packers' initial 53-man roster.
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Jason B. Hirschhorn
Who could the Packers target from other teams during final cuts?
Over the next few days, more than 40% of players currently on NFL rosters will hit the transaction wire. This offers the Packers an opportunity to hunt…
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Jason B. Hirschhorn
What is the best system to build around Jordan Love? Coaches, players, and evaluators can't agree
Jordan Love failed to take the jump many predicted for the Packers quarterback in 2024, but is that because Green Bay's offense doesn't fit him?
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Peter Bukowski
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Jordan Morgan, Anthony Belton have opposite games as Packers beat Colts
It was another ugly game for the Packers marred by penalties, including and especially from their rookie second-round pick, but his bookend tackle…
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Peter Bukowski
Injuries might not limit Packers in Week 1, but they could affect roster decisions before then
The Packers expect their QB and most of their injured wideouts to return by Week 1. However, those absences could force the team to pivot in meaningful…
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Jason B. Hirschhorn
Jordan Love's thumb won't change the Packers offense; it had already evolved
In order to play a style suitable for a quarterback with a banged up thumb, the Green Bay offense could keep doing what it had been doing in 2024.
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Peter Bukowski
Packers' preseason opener brings clarity to some position battles, clouds outlook at others
The Packers did have some positives to take away from Saturday's game, but they have at least as many concerns as they enter the second week of the…
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Jason B. Hirschhorn
Matt LaFleur wants to play his starters because NFL history suggests it can help avoid injuries
It's not just that the Packers got their asses kicked (Matt LaFleur's words) by the Saints and Vikings, the historical injury data suggests teams should…
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Peter Bukowski
Carrington Valentine's moment has arrived
Carrington Valentine flashed potential over his first two NFL seasons. Now, he has the chance to seize a starting job and change the complexion of the…
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Jason B. Hirschhorn
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