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After addressing top draft needs on Friday, Packers can get a little weird on Day 3

The Packers drafted Brandon Cisse and Chris McClellan to bolster the secondary and defensive interior, respectively. With those needs tackled, the team can get more adventurous on Saturday.

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Jason B. Hirschhorn
Apr 25, 2026
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After a quiet opening night of the 2026 NFL Draft, Friday proved to be an active day for the Green Bay Packers. Not only did the team come to terms with wide receiver Jayden Reed on a multiyear extension, but general manager Brian Gutekunst and his personnel department made three moves: two selections and a trade to move up seven spots in the third round.

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