The Green Bay Packers wanted to open the door to more opportunities for the team’s young edge rushers, so general manager Brian Gutekunst sent soon-to-be 32-year-old defensive end Preston Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline. Kingsley Enagbare, a 2022 fifth-round pick, and Lukas Van Ness, a 2023 first-round pick, were both playing more snaps than … [Read more...] about Who benefits most from Packers’ trade of Preston Smith?
Packers rookie RB MarShawn Lloyd nearing return from injured reserve
Green Bay Packers rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd is a candidate to come off injured reserve and take the 53-man roster spot vacated by Tuesday’s trade of Preston Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Lloyd, a third-round pick in the 2024 draft, has missed the last seven games after injuring his ankle in Week 2. “We’ve got MarShawn Lloyd coming off IR here pretty soon hopefully, … [Read more...] about Packers rookie RB MarShawn Lloyd nearing return from injured reserve
Reasons for optimism as Packers enter bye week
Even after losing convincingly at home to the Detroit Lions, the Green Bay Packers are entering the bye week at 6-3 and would be in the NFC playoffs if the season ended today. Sure, the Packers are third in the NFC North, and two disappointing home losses inside the division have introduced some doubt over Matt LaFleur’s team as a top contender. But the Packers haven’t come … [Read more...] about Reasons for optimism as Packers enter bye week
Former Packers edge rusher Preston Smith reveals he requested trade
Before Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, the Green Bay Packers made a deal, sending veteran edge rusher Preston Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a 2025 seventh-round pick. The move gained clarity after Smith revealed he had requested a trade weeks ago, citing his desire to return to a 3-4 defense. “It’s just what I’ve been playing in the last nine years of my career … [Read more...] about Former Packers edge rusher Preston Smith reveals he requested trade
Pair of Packers defenders named to The Athletic’s midseason All-Rookie Team
Green Bay Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper and safety Evan Williams were both named to Dane Brugler’s midseason All-Rookie Team for The Athletic. Cooper, a second-round pick out of Texas A&M, and Williams, a fourth-round pick out of Oregon, were both the top players selected at their respective positions. Among rookie linebackers, Cooper ranks second in “stops” and first … [Read more...] about Pair of Packers defenders named to The Athletic’s midseason All-Rookie Team