2026 Roster Thread - Semi-Live

[tynimiller]

Sure. It always comes down to $$ for me. If Watson is $5 Dollars per year .50 cents guaranteed (for dramatic illustration) sign him to a 10yr deal.

If Watson is $40Mil yearly with 3yrs $80Mil guaranteed. No thank you

Before Christian Watson entered the league there have been players in every draft that were successful.
Many even more than him. Some drafted after him. There is not 1 person on our Roster that is irreplaceable and that includes Jordan Love. I recall many in here claiming the Packers would go take 2 steps back into nowhere land before Love got drafted. Heck some said we were absolutely doomed after he got drafted! True Story.. I about got run off the rails defending Love and trust me I distinctly recall all back n forth.
Fear of the unknown has ruined more potential than can be calculated by modern mainframe technology.
I would even say we fear fear itself!

Personally I see both of those contract illustrations as equal in chance of happening. The actual cost of Watson's extension will not come close to $40M/yr of actual hit in years that happen.

 

[GreenBaySlacker]

Agreed. I swear Valentine is allergic to tackling .

Speed speed speed...... One of the draw backs is high speed impacts and injuries injuries injuries......

He went and paid Hobbs to come hit for us.... All he did was take out Marshawn Lloyd in practice, then spent the year constantly injured after that.

You are probably closer with the 15 year window than I was with the 10. I'm just tired of seeing Packer CB's that are average defenders and terrible tacklers. I'd like to see all 11 defensive guys playing with their hair on fire and I think Parsons is the guy they all of them should watch and learn from by studying his film.

Al harris.....

 

[OldSchool101]

Picture a scenario, and we should not, in late December and Love goes down. You need a win to get in. Malik was good. Flacco would have trouble dealing with playoff team pass rushers. However, he has been there before and he plays in control.

I’d feel better about Flacco in postseason because he’s been there. No he’s not a Malik mobility QB, but he is a high floor pocket passer. He’ll also have a good RB, Slot and TE to throw to. While his arm may not be 70 yards. He can easily throw it 40-50 yards with some accuracy and that’s enough to present problems with Golden and Watson and Reed roaming around.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

Picture a scenario, and we should not, in late December and Love goes down. You need a win to get in. Malik was good. Flacco would have trouble dealing with playoff team pass rushers. However, he has been there before and he plays in control.

Ideally, if you are a playoff contending team, you want your #2 QB to have a ton of real game experience. Honestly, I don't care who it is, as long as they are good at managing the Packer offense, as it is structured. Meaning, you suddenly don't have to dumb down the playbook and/or strictly rely on the running game when that #2 QB is asked to play. What you don't want to have is a "developing QB", with minimal NFL real game experience. Playoff football is not the time to learn how to be a QB in the NFL.

Given that I think the Packers are a playoff contender in 2026, I hope Gute finds a decent vet QB, at a reasonable price, to be that guy. What I don't want to see is Gute spending a mid to late round pick, on a developmental QB, that will also serve as the Packers #2 QB.

 

[OldSchool101]

Personally I see both of those contract illustrations as equal in chance of happening. The actual cost of Watson's extension will not come close to $40M/yr of actual hit in years that happen.

I’d guess he’d get an offer somewhere in the 4yr X $90Mil area give it take $10Mil parameters. 35-40% guar

Call it a solid 2yr + 1yr (hard out) + 1yr

 

[DoURant]

Right now we have 79 players on the roster. ( Hobbs counts until June 1st) We have 7 Draft Picks, which if we make all those picks, we only have 4 spots open for UDFA and FA signings, plus an additional spot for an International Player if we so choose. I see some back of the roster movement/cuts leading up the draft.

 

[OldSchool101]

Right now we have 79 players on the roster. ( Hobbs counts until June 1st) We have 7 Draft Picks, which if we make all those picks, we only have 4 spots open for UDFA and FA signings, plus an additional spot for an International Player if we so choose. I see some back of the roster movement/cuts leading up the draft.

Yes. The RD7 types are always going to be candidates to Practice Squad (if needed). The risk is Jonathan Ford type poaches to another teams active Roster. Yet every team goes through that back n forth. So very possible we only Roster 6 from the draft.

We’ll have up to 2 players go PUP that are roster bound. Especially if the League amends the conditions to practice after 2 games. That would almost certainly look like a Micah designation. Practicing Week 3, playing Week 5 etc. Obviously these are mere guesses as we don’t even know when our Bye week is yet.

Then we’ll have the customary group who goes to IR. Similar to last year where Glover and Monk went IR. I think eventually finished with 18 players on IR which is just crazy.

So they’ll be placed to protect some players and other areas that might be minimal risk to stash players. As an example. If GB uses #52 or #84 on a Tackle or brings in a known FA like Calais, I’d predict Nazir shifts to PS.

There’s going to be the usual significant amount of gyrations on and off the Roster. Especially if Monk, Lloyd, Williams, Glover, Oliver all somehow come in healthy.

 

[Pkrjones]

Ideally, if you are a playoff contending team, you want your #2 QB to have a ton of real game experience. Honestly, I don't care who it is, as long as they are good at managing the Packer offense, as it is structured. Meaning, you suddenly don't have to dumb down the playbook and/or strictly rely on the running game when that #2 QB is asked to play. What you don't want to have is a "developing QB", with minimal NFL real game experience. Playoff football is not the time to learn how to be a QB in the NFL...

Desmond Ridder has started 18 games in the NFL. If MLF & Getsy can coach him up may be a really good QB2. Has all of the tools to succeed, just needs to get better at pre-snap recognition & not take sacks. Better runner than Love. Learn his top 3 options on plays & then tuck & run if not there.

 

[tynimiller]

I’d guess he’d get an offer somewhere in the 4yr X $90Mil area give it take $10Mil parameters. 35-40% guar

Call it a solid 2yr + 1yr (hard out) + 1yr

Yup

 

[gopkrs]

Desmond Ridder has started 18 games in the NFL. If MLF & Getsy can coach him up may be a really good QB2. Has all of the tools to succeed, just needs to get better at pre-snap recognition & not take sacks. Better runner than Love. Learn his top 3 options on plays & then tuck & run if not there.

That's what I was thinking also

 

[milani]

I’d feel better about Flacco in postseason because he’s been there. No he’s not a Malik mobility QB, but he is a high floor pocket passer. He’ll also have a good RB, Slot and TE to throw to. While his arm may not be 70 yards. He can easily throw it 40-50 yards with some accuracy and that’s enough to present problems with Golden and Watson and Reed roaming around.

Very tall QB as well.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

Desmond Ridder has started 18 games in the NFL. If MLF & Getsy can coach him up may be a really good QB2. Has all of the tools to succeed, just needs to get better at pre-snap recognition & not take sacks. Better runner than Love. Learn his top 3 options on plays & then tuck & run if not there.

Ridder is on the borderline for being a quality #2 QB for me. Sure, he has 18 starts, but most of those came in 2023 with the Falcons. He also seems to throw an interception for every TD pass that he has, that isn't a good ratio. He didn't take a snap in 2025 and started 1 game for the Raiders in 2024. Fortunately, he is on a cheap 1 year deal ($1.215M), with no guarantees. So yes, an option and depending on how he looks in practice and preseason, potentially a good enough one to be the Packers #2.

I also think it is important to have a veteran backup QB with the team for as long as possible before the season. While you can usually find one that is unemployed midseason, but is he in shape and how long will it take for him to learn the playbook and get up to speed with his teammates? So yes, Ridder may have been a sneaky good signing and resigning by Gute. Let's hope the Packers can coach him up and he turns into a quality backup QB.

 

[OldSchool101]

Desmond Ridder has started 18 games in the NFL. If MLF & Getsy can coach him up may be a really good QB2. Has all of the tools to succeed, just needs to get better at pre-snap recognition & not take sacks. Better runner than Love. Learn his top 3 options on plays & then tuck & run if not there.

His was a strange entrance. He was the 4th best rated QB in his draft class. Behind Kenny Pickett, Matt Corral and Malik Willis. He actually got drafted just before Malik at #74 overall.

His 4.52 40 time at 6’3” 211lb was the fastest of those QB testing at the combine. Obviously Malik is slightly faster, but I think he just did passing drills? because I didn’t see his times.
Ridder also ran a blazing 1.54 10-yard and 10’7” Broad jump. Showcasing his top tier athletic makeup. He’s obviously an accurate QB, with good sample he’s running at 63.7% completion rate, which is good for limited level playing time. A little high on the INT ratio there but nothing crazy. Both Favre and Rodgers similarly had rough starts early in their careers. I think Jordan did struggle a little also, but you tend to even that ratio out some in most cases.

Ridder got drafted just before Malik in RD3. It was a weak QB class. Especially at the top. Pickett was the only RD1 selection RD1(20) Eventually some good ones hit though. We all know about Malik and Brock Purdy. We never know as some QB’s just take a minute to assimilate. I think a full offseason program, camp, preseason work will be helpful. I’m not too worried about him the more I kinda see his makeup as I never really followed Ridder.

One thing Ridder does have is Ability to Scoot when a play breaks down. In small sample 54 attempts? he’s averaging 5.6 per carry and 6 TD’s. That makes 1 in every 9 carries = a TD. Of his remaining Rushes 48% resulted in a 1st down. Him and Malik hold that in common.

I think most of us would agree that Caleb Williams is a good scrambler.
1 in every 54 carries = TD
35.5% of his rushes resulted in a 1st Down. Exact same 5.6 per carry.

Malik had 1 in every 18 Rushes = TD.
34% resulted in a 1st Down
Ironically a similar 5.5 per carry.

 

[Pkrjones]

PFT reporting that Wicks will be traded to Philadelphia for a '26 5th & '27 6th round picks. He also gets a $12.5mil extension to current deal.

 

[gopkrs]

PFT reporting that Wicks will be traded to Philadelphia for a '26 5th & '27 6th round picks. He also gets a $12.5mil extension to current deal.

The extension is interesting

 

[Pkrjones]

The extension is interesting

Philly gets him under contract thru '27 so they can see how he fits before handing over a big(ger) deal.
Jets must not have wanted Wicks that bad, would've been a better destination, imho.

 

[milani]

Philly gets him under contract thru '27 so they can see how he fits before handing over a big(ger) deal.
Jets must not have wanted Wicks that bad, would've been a better destination, imho.

Our cap is looking better.

 

[Schultz]

Looking more and more that Philly is looking to trade AJ Brown.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

Looking more and more that Philly is looking to trade AJ Brown.

I heard/read that the Pats and Eagles have basically locked in a trade, but it won't take place until after June 1, when the cap burden would be more manageable for the Eagles.

 

[tynimiller]

OP Updated

 

[DoURant]

Making room for the 2026 Draft class, and UDFA signings

Released:
LB Jamon Johnson
CB Tyron Herring
TE McCallan Castles

 

[OldSchool101]

Making room for the 2026 Draft class, and UDFA signings

Released:
LB Jamon Johnson
CB Tyron Herring
TE McCallan Castles

Pretty good chance we pick at each position. Many people think GB will draft a pair of CB’s.

Maybe not just yet, but I could see Stackhouse a cut. I suspect we’ll wait and make sure we sign a NT type first.

 

[DoURant]

Pretty good chance we pick at each position. Many people think GB will draft a pair of CB’s.

Maybe not just yet, but I could see Stackhouse a cut. I suspect we’ll wait and make sure we sign a NT type first.

I'm surprised we didn't bring in any TE'S for Top 30 visits. Kraft coming off injury, and Fitzpatrick is injured, too, so that leaves Musgrave and Whyle are the only two completely healthy guys, out of the 4.

 

[GreenBaySlacker]

I'm surprised we didn't bring in any TE'S for Top 30 visits. Kraft coming off injury, and Fitzpatrick is injured, too, so that leaves Musgrave and Whyle are the only two completely healthy guys, out of the 4.

Curious if Jiare Alexander was hoping to be traded in the wicks trade with the eagles. He is posting again on social media about retiring for good. But a couple weeks ago he was hinting to regretting leaving GB and was open to the idea of coming back..... Trying to reclaim his former good times he had here.... After losing his confidence in Baltimore and philly.

Eagles got him for a 6th from Baltimore....

I wonder if eagles would release him outright if he unretired... After they replaced him.... Then we could swoop in and get him....

I also am thinking Diggs is a solid option too. If he signs for a cheap deal to prove his value is still high, to the league.

Both fall in that, former all-pro past his prime, category. They both lost their forever home and still feels like they can play at a high level.

Adding an all pro , or pro bowl caliber CB for cheap, would put the group in a great position. High quality depth too.

 

[gopkrs]

Curious if Jiare Alexander was hoping to be traded in the wicks trade with the eagles. He is posting again on social media about retiring for good. But a couple weeks ago he was hinting to regretting leaving GB and was open to the idea of coming back..... Trying to reclaim his former good times he had here.... After losing his confidence in Baltimore and philly.

Eagles got him for a 6th from Baltimore....

I wonder if eagles would release him outright if he unretired... After they replaced him.... Then we could swoop in and get him....

I also am thinking Diggs is a solid option too. If he signs for a cheap deal to prove his value is still high, to the league.

Both fall in that, former all-pro past his prime, category. They both lost their forever home and still feels like they can play at a high level.

Adding an all pro , or pro bowl caliber CB for cheap, would put the group in a great position. High quality depth too.

Hard for me to believe either are worth spending time and space on. But I'll go with the flow if we bring either in. btw I was a Jaire fan from the day we drafted him.