Packers Draft: Defense-Heavy, UDFA Stars

About this episode

The episode discusses the Green Bay Packers' defense-heavy draft strategy and the signing of undrafted free agents.

The Green Bay Packers concluded their 2026 NFL Draft with six picks, focusing on defense to address crucial gaps. They selected cornerbacks Brandon Cisse and Domani Jackson, defensive lineman Chris McClellan, edge rusher Dani Dennis-Sutton, offensive lineman Jager Burton, and kicker Trey Smack after trading up. Post-draft, they signed nine undrafted free agents, including quarterback Kyron Drones, running back Jaden Nixon, tight end R.J. Maryland, and wide receiver J. Michael Sturdivant. General manager Brian Gutekunst traded seventh-rounders for a kicker and flipped the roster spots into these additions, bolstering backup quarterback, running back, and tight end positions. With fifteen new faces, the Packers history suggests at least one undrafted gem will make the 53-man roster come summer. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/adfd6827742612e9

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Host: The Daily News Now!

Topics covered

• NFL Draft
• Green Bay Packers
• defense
• undrafted free agents
• team roster
• football news

Keywords

• Green Bay Packers
• NFL Draft
• defense
• undrafted free agents
• Brian Gutekunst
• football

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Green Bay Packers

Products: Kyron Drones, Jaden Nixon, R.J. Maryland, J. Michael Sturdivant, Trey Smack, Jager Burton, Brandon Cisse, Domani Jackson, Chris McClellan, Dani Dennis-Sutton

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