Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images Florida’s Desmond Watson put up 36 reps on the bench at 464 pounds If you can believe it, there’s a 464-pound defensive tackle in the 2025 draft class. Florida’s defensive tackle Desmond Watson, who wasn’t invited to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis this year, has been a four-year contributor for the Gators and hasn’t missed a … [Read more...] about NFL Draft: The biggest player in the class is also the strongest
Friday Cheese Curds: Potential rules changes include more than just kickoff tweak
Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images There will likely be some changes to replay assist and an expansion of onside kick opportunities. One of the most curious pieces of the NFL’s new kickoff rules in 2024 was the decision to restrict when teams can elect to attempt an onside kick. Previously, teams could attempt an onside kick at any point but last season they were … [Read more...] about Friday Cheese Curds: Potential rules changes include more than just kickoff tweak
Free agent linebacker Kristian Welch signs with Packers
Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Welch returns after one year away from Green Bay. Most free agent signings in late March will not be big, flashy, exciting names. On Friday, the Green Bay Packers signed a player who will probably earn the league minimum if he makes the team in 2025, and who is unlikely to move the needle much on the excitement meter for Packers … [Read more...] about Free agent linebacker Kristian Welch signs with Packers
Packers reportedly showing interest in Ole Miss edge rusher Princely Umanmielen
Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images Umanmielen says the Packers are among the four teams that have shown the most interest. The Green Bay Packers need depth on the edge, and may be interested in an SEC prospect to fix their issues at that position. In an interview on the SEC Network, Ole Miss edge rusher Princely Umanmielen said the Packers were among the four teams … [Read more...] about Packers reportedly showing interest in Ole Miss edge rusher Princely Umanmielen
Did the Packers miss Barry Sanders’ pre-draft workout in 1989?
Set Number: X37400 TK1 R3 F18 Cliff Christl writes about the circumstances of a crazy Packers rumor from the late 1980s. There’s no debate: the Packers bungled the 1989 NFL Draft. Four players picked in the top five that year went on to Hall of Fame careers. Troy Aikman, taken first by the Cowboys, won three Super Bowls before later haunting Packers fans from various … [Read more...] about Did the Packers miss Barry Sanders’ pre-draft workout in 1989?