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Packers | Green Bay looking to add Taylor Elgersma Wed May 7, 06:56 PM
Undrafted free-agent QB Taylor Elgersma (Wilfrid Laurier) is expected to receive a contract offer from the Green Bay Packers, according to a source. Elgersma participated in the Packers rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
Link to storyUpdating a previous report, undrafted free-agent WR Julian Fleming (Penn State) was not signed by the Green Bay Packers because he failed his physical.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers WR Christian Watson (knee) said he is doing 'really well' in his rehab after last season's torn anterior cruciate ligament, speaking with reporters Sunday, May 4. 'I'm in a really, really good spot,' Watson said. 'Just keeping the mentality there. Just working. I've got a couple more months ahead of me, but I'm attacking it every day. I'm in a really good spot.'
Footballguys view: The timing of the injury means that Watson has a cloudy outlook for a return in 2025. And even if the start of the offseason program has lifted Watson's spirits, the immediate future is uncertain. The Packers added Matthew Golden in the first round and Savion Williams in the third round, so they moved to bolster the receiver group well ahead of any concrete news about when Watson might be able to play. As Profootballtalk.com suggests, if that duo makes a quick transition to NFL life, Watson's future in Green Bay beyond 2025 -- the final year of his rookie deal -- will also be cloudy. |
Green Bay Packers WR Lideatrick Griffin was released Monday, May 5.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers OT Anthony Belton could serve as the team's left tackle or right guard, in the opinion of the Green Bay Press-Gazette's Pete Dougherty, who says Belton could take over for OT Rasheed Walker, the team's starting left tackle in 2024, or OG Sean Rhyan, the team's starting right guard, both of whom are entering the final year of their contracts. Last year's first-round pick, OL Jordan Morgan, is also a possibility at both spots. C Elgton Jenkins, OG Aaron Banks, and OT Zach Tom appear locked in as the team's center, left guard, and right tackle, respectively.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers WR Savion Williams is being viewed by the team as a 'real receiver' going forward, according to The Green Bay Press-Gazette's Pete Dougherty, though he notes that will come as Williams gains experience as a route runner. Early on, Dougherty believes the team will use Williams on things like jet sweeps and bubble screens, making comparisons to how players like Pittsburgh Steelers RB Cordarrelle Patterson and Washington Commanders WR Deebo Samuel have been utilized.
Footballguys view: As noted in the 2025 Footballguys Rookie Draft Guide Version 3.0, with Williams and Jayden Reed, the Packers have two wide receivers who do their best work on designed touches. If any coach can find a way to work Williams into their offense, it's Matt LaFleur. But it's a crowded field. They also have 2025 first-round pick Matthew Golden, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, and others (including Christian Watson after he returns from a torn ACL) to rotate in and frustrate fantasy managers. To make matters worse, Williams' best traits came to life in the return game, where Green Bay already has All-Pro returner Keisean Nixon under contract for two more seasons. How they plan to use Williams will be a key storyline throughout training camp and the preseason. |
Green Bay Packers WRs Mecole Hardman, Bo Melton, and Malik Heath are likely fighting for two spots on the 53-man roster, in the opinion of The Green Bay Press-Gazette's Pete Dougherty, who lists WRs Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden, and Savion Williams as locks with WRs Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks as 'close to locks.' WR Christian Watson (knee) is recovering from a torn ACL and is expected to open the season on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list with a return to the field sometime in November.
Link to storyMecole Hardman player page
Malik Heath player page
Green Bay Packers WR Christian Watson (knee) has been impressive in rehab from a torn anterior cruciate ligament, according to head coach Matt LaFleur.
Footballguys view: Watson should be able to return around the midway point of the season. He seems to be ahead in his recovery, so long as there's no setback a mid-season debut could happen. Watson suffered the injury in Week 18, so he may not look like himself until later in the 2025 season. We'll see how rookie WR Matthew Golden fits in with guys like Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, and Romeo Doubs. |
Green Bay Packers third-round draft choice WR Savion Williams (Texas Christian), fourth-round draft choice DL Barryn Sorrell (Texas), fifth-round draft choice DE Collin Oliver (Oklahoma State), sixth-round draft choice DT Warren Brinson (Georgia) and seventh-round draft choices CB Micah Robinson (Tulane) and OL John Williams (Cincinnati) signed their four-year rookie contracts on Thursday, May 1. Financial terms of the deals were not immediately disclosed.
Footballguys view: Savion Williams is the player we're most excited about here, and Fantasy GMs should follow suit. Super athletic and with size, Williams reminds some in the scouting community of Nico Collins (Texans). He can take the top off the defense, and Williams has strength after the catch too. With refined route-running and improved concentration, Williams could end up being a steal for the Packers - and for dynasty GMs out there. |
Green Bay Packers CB Jaire Alexander would prefer to be cut so he can choose his destination. In the opinion of SI.com's Albert Breer, the most likely scenario, though, is he returns to Green Bay on a revised contract.
Link to storyJaire Alexander player page
The Green Bay Packers were granted a roster exemption for an international player for PK Alex Hale.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers LB Quay Walker will not have his fifth-year option exercised by the team. However, the Packers intend to sign him to a contract extension - perhaps before the season begins - according to ESPN.com's Rob Demovsky.
Link to storyUpdating previous reports, Green Bay Packers CB Jaire Alexander could remain with the team as all options are on the table. Those include a trade, a release or a reconciliation.
Link to storyJaire Alexander player page
Green Bay Packers WR Bo Melton, P Daniel Whelan and RB Emanuel Wilson signed their exclusive rights free-agent tenders on Tuesday, April 29.
Link to storyFree-agent LB Isaiah Simmons (Giants) officially signed a one-year contract with the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday, April 29. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to storyIsaiah Simmons player page
Free-agent LB Isaiah Simmons (Giants) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Green Bay Packers Monday, April 28. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Green Bay Packers exclusive rights free-agent S Zayne Anderson signed his one-year contract Monday, April 28. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers DT Leonard Payne was released Monday, April 28.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent RB Amar Johnson (South Dakota State), RB Jalen White (Georgia Southern) and WR Julian Fleming (Penn State) agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract with the Denver Broncos on Sunday, April 27.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent WR Jack Studer (Wisconsin - LaCrosse) received an invite to the Green Bay Packers' rookie minicamp.
Link to storyTexas Christian WR Savion Williams was selected by the Green Bay Packers with the 87 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyNorth Carolina State OT Anthony Belton was selected by the Green Bay Packers with the 54th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers WR Matthew Golden could play and contribute 'a lot' as a rookie, according to comments from GM Brian Gutekunst, who mentioned Golden's 'elite speed' and indicated the Packers thought Golden had 'some of the best hands' in this year's draft.
Footballguys view: Golden can flat out fly down the field. One of the fastest players at his position, Golden will take the top off the defense. Jordan Love will have plenty of opportunities to hit Golden on field-flipping plays in 2025. |
Texas WR Matthew Golden was selected by the Green Bay Packers with the 23rd overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyColorado State WR Tory Horton had an official visit with the Green Bay Packers Wednesday, April 16.
Link to storyArizona WR Tetairoa McMillan had an official visit with the Green Bay Packers Tuesday, April 15.
Link to storyUniversity of Oregon DE Jordan Burch and Ole Miss D Walter Nolen are participating in '30' visits with the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday, April 15.
Link to storyMaryland WR Tai Felton had an official visit with the Green Bay Packers Monday, April 14, according to a source.
Link to storyFree-agent TE John FitzPatrick signed with the Green Bay Packers Monday, April 14. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storySouthern Methodist University DE Elijah Roberts is participating in a '30' visit with the Green Bay Packers on Monday, April 14.
Link to storyFree-agent LB Isaiah Simmons (Giants) is visiting with the Green Bay Packers on Monday, April 14.
Link to storyIsaiah Simmons player page
Tulane University CB Micah Robinson is scheduled to take a '30' visit with the Green Bay Packers next week, according to a source.
Link to storyTexas WR Isaiah Bond visited the Green Bay Packers Wednesday, April 9.
Link to storyFlorida CB Jason Marshall Jr. had an official visit with the Green Bay Packers last week, according to a source.
Link to storyNorth Carolina State OT Anthony Belton is scheduled to take a '30' visit with the Green Bay Packers later this week, according to sources.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers exclusive rights free-agent LB Arron Mosby signed a new contract with the Packers Monday, April 7. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyOhio State WR Emeka Egbuka is participating in a two-day '30' visit with the Green Bay Packers beginning on Monday, April 7. Egbuka also spent two days with the Dallas Cowboys last weekend.
Link to storyFree-agent TE John FitzPatrick (Packers) did not receive a tender offer from the Green Bay Packers, but the team may be open to re-signing him at some point this offseason, in the opinion of PackersWire's Zack Kruse.
Link to storySouth Carolina DT T.J. Sanders recently had an official visit with the Green Bay Packers.
Link to storyTexas WR Matthew Golden traveled to Green Bay Thursday, April 3, in order to meet with the Packers for a pre-draft visit. Golden had previously met with the organization at the NFL Combine and general manager Brian Gutekunst attended his college's Pro Day.
Link to storyArkansas State C Jacob Bayer is scheduled to have an official visit with the Green Bay Packers Friday, April 7.
Link to storyGeorgia DE Mykel Williams is expected to have an official visit with the Green Bay Packers before the 2025 NFL Draft, according to a source.
Link to storyFree-agent LB Kristian Welch (Ravens) signed with the Green Bay Packers Friday, March 28. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyKristian Welch player page
Tennessee DE James Pearce Jr. is scheduled to have an official visit with the Green Bay Packers before the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyArizona WR Tetairoa McMillan held a private workout for scouts Monday, March 17, and Green Bay packers general manager Brian Gutekunst was the only NFL general manger in attendance.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers exclusive rights free-agent OT Kadeem Telfort signed his one-year tender offer Friday, March 21. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyTexas A&M DE Shemar Stewart had an official visit with the Green Bay Packers Wednesday, March 19.
Link to storyFree-agent WR Mecole Hardman (Chiefs) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Green Bay Packers Tuesday, March 18, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyMecole Hardman player page
The Green Packers did not tender restricted free-agent TE John FitzPatrick.
Link to storyUpdating a previous report, impending free-agent OG Aaron Banks (49ers) agreed to terms on a four-year contract worth $77 million - including a $27 million signing bonus - with the Green Bay Packers on Monday, March 10.
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