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The Green Bay Packers finally addressed one of their biggest roster needs by signing veteran tight end Jonnu Smith. With Luke Musgrave sidelined, Smith gives Jordan Love and Matt LaFleur a proven weapon to pair with Tucker Kraft.
But the much bigger story involves Josh Jacobs. The Packers running back has formally been charged with misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property stemming from a May incident. The newly released details, including the surveillance footage described in the criminal complaint, are deeply disturbing.
J.J. Lahey and Jake Schyvinck discuss the severity of the Josh Jacobs situation, what the Packers should do next and why Green Bay may need to begin searching for another starting running back.
If the Packers must pivot at RB, can MarShawn Lloyd handle the job? Are Chris Brooks and Pierre Strong Jr. legitimate options? Which free-agent running backs or potential trade targets could Brian Gutekunst pursue before the season?
Join us LIVE for an emergency episode of Packers: DERAILED as we react to two massive Packers stories and discuss what they mean for the 2026 season.
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The Green Bay Packers have unveiled their new Nike Rivalries uniforms, and Packers fans have plenty to say about them.
J.J. Lahey and Jake Schyvinck react to the Packers' dramatically different alternate look, including the new helmet, colors, design choices and inspiration drawn from Green Bay's history and unique ownership structure. Do these uniforms successfully modernize one of the NFL's most iconic looks, or did Nike try to do too much?
Then we turn to the completely unexpected Packers x Chewbacca reveal. The Disney | Champion NFL Collection paired all 32 NFL teams with characters from Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars, and Green Bay landed the galaxy's most famous Wookiee.
Was Chewbacca actually the perfect choice for Packers fans? Which Disney or Star Wars character would we have chosen instead? And, most importantly, would we actually wear any of this stuff?
Let us know what you think of the new Packers uniforms and the Chewbacca pairing in the comments.
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Who will make the Green Bay Packers' initial 53-man roster, and which players are about to run out of time?
With cutdown day coming Sunday, J.J. Lahey and Jake Schyvinck make their final Packers roster predictions. We work through the roster position by position, identify the toughest decisions facing Brian Gutekunst and debate the bubble players who could become surprise cuts or unexpected members of the initial 53.
But the roster Green Bay announces may not be the roster it takes into Week 1.
Packers insider Easton Butler joins the show with trade rumors involving three areas Green Bay may still be targeting: cornerback, tight end and pass rusher. That includes the possibility of a major trade for Arizona Cardinals edge rusher Josh Sweat, who previously played for defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon in Philadelphia.
How seriously should Packers fans take the Josh Sweat rumors? Which positions does Green Bay still need to address? And could Gutekunst have another move waiting after roster cuts?
Share your final Packers 53-man roster predictions in the comments and subscribe to Packer Project for Packers news, rumors and analysis throughout the 2026 NFL season.
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The Green Bay Packers' first preseason game gave us real reasons for optimism. It also left some of the roster's biggest concerns completely unresolved.On Packers: DERAILED, J.J. Lahey and Jake Schyvinck break down six things we like, don't like and still need to see after Green Bay's preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers.The young defensive front created legitimate pressure. Lukas Van Ness, Brenton Cox Jr. and Barryn Sorrell made plays, while Warren Brinson and John Ford showed encouraging signs inside. Trey Smack delivered a confident night in Pittsburgh, and Green Bay's special teams looked far more disciplined than the units we have grown accustomed to watching.But the offensive line is still the biggest concern on the roster.Jacob Monk looked stronger at right guard, Jager Burton needs as many meaningful reps as he can get, Anthony Belton's role remains uncertain, and Aaron Banks' availability is still clouding the entire starting-lineup conversation. With Zach Tom working back toward a return, can the Packers finally settle on five players and let them build real chemistry before Week 1?We also discuss:• Why the pass rush deserves some early optimism, even without Micah Parsons• What Cisse's touchdown-saving tackle showed, and what he still needs to prove in coverage• Why Benjamin St-Juste needs meaningful reps against the first-team offense• Whether Keisean Nixon should move back to the slot• The concerning lack of cornerback and defensive-line depth• Why the backup quarterbacks did little to help Green Bay evaluate its skill-position depth• Our evolving confidence in Monk and Burton• Whether Belton should be left at tackle instead of shuffled around the line• Tucker Kraft and Zach Bako-Bewele returning to practice• Green Bay's waiver claim of former Colorado EDGE Arden Walker• What Jordan Love's planned preseason action in Denver could reveal about this offensive line• Our hopes for the Packers' upcoming Rivals uniformThe Packers do not need every question answered in August. They do need a functional offensive line, a clear CB2 plan and enough healthy depth to survive until the stars are back.Subscribe to The Packer Project for Packers news, analysis and weekly Packers: DERAILED episodes.#Packers #GreenBayPackers #PackersNews

Two Packers starting jobs may be up for grabs, but the biggest takeaway from training camp is that Green Bay is finally willing to test its assumptions.Anthony Belton has been pushed out of the first-team right guard spot, while Jacob Monk has received an extended look with the starters. When Zach Bako-Bewele returned at right tackle, Monk stayed at guard and Belton rotated behind him. Rookie Jager Burton has also continued working with the first unit at left guard while Aaron Banks works his way back through a managed return.Is Monk really strong enough to be an NFL guard? Is Burton the more exciting long-term answer? And if Belton cannot win back a starting role, is he now simply depth at tackle and guard?On the other side of the ball, Brandon Cisse has made the cornerback competition very real.The rookie has earned first-team reps, won big moments against Christian Watson, and made a serious case that CB2 could be his job to lose. But we also pump the brakes on the "Cisse is already a star" training-camp hype. Carrington Valentine has missed time with a hamstring injury, Keisean Nixon has rotated with the second team, and Benjamin St-Juste and Jalen Simpson have both entered the picture. The Packers have more answers to find than they did a week ago, but at least the coaching staff is making the competition matter.J.J. Lahey and Jake Schyvinck also discuss:• Green Bay's wave of new signings, including Trey Dean III, Tra Fluellen, Chris Hilton Jr., Kisean Johnson, Drew Biber, McCallan Castles and Kaden Prather• Why the Packers suddenly need so many extra tight ends in camp• Tucker Kraft's limited return, Luke Musgrave's neck issue and the increasingly thin TE room• Matthew Golden's toe injury, Jayden Reed's ankle injury and the pressure on Green Bay's receiver depth• Savion Williams, Isaiah Neyor and J. Michael Sturdivant fighting for bigger opportunities• Jordan Morgan at left tackle, Darian Kinnard's struggles and the offensive line's broader depth problem• Whether the early pass-rush production is real or partly a product of a shuffled offensive line• Why Barryn Sorrell appears to be emerging as EDGE2, plus flashes from Lukas Van Ness, Brenton Cox Jr., Dani Dennis-Sutton, Collin Oliver and Anthony Campbell• Devonte Wyatt's return to 11-on-11 work and Javon Hargrave's ramp-up• Our reaction to the Packers' first unofficial depth chart• What we need to see when Green Bay opens the preseason against PittsburghThe Packers have not officially named new starters. But with Belton and Nixon losing first-team work, Cisse rising, Monk and Burton getting real opportunities, and injuries reshaping several position groups, the first preseason game should tell us a lot more than another week of camp hype.Subscribe to The Packer Project for Packers news, analysis and Packers: DERAILED livestreams.Packers: DERAILED moves to its regular-season schedule next week: Tuesdays at 7:15 CT.#Packers #GreenBayPackers #PackersNews

The Green Bay Packers are five practices into 2026 training camp, and Jonathan Gannon’s defense is already controlling the action. Is this the first sign of an elite Packers defense, or should we be concerned about an offense practicing without several essential pieces?
On this live episode of Packers: DERAILED, J.J. Lahey and Jake Schyvinck break down everything that has happened at Packers training camp so far. Jordan Love has largely played well despite the defense’s success, while rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden is quickly becoming one of the biggest stories of camp. Christian Watson looks healthy and explosive, Jayden Reed remains a versatile weapon and several receivers are making serious pushes for roster spots.
The offensive line is much harder to evaluate. Zach Bako-Bewele, formerly Zach Tom, and Aaron Banks have both been limited, leaving Green Bay to practice with a temporary starting combination. We examine Sean Rhyan’s transition to center, Anthony Belton’s opportunity at right guard, Darian Kinnard’s difficult assignment at right tackle and whether the offense’s struggles should actually concern Packers fans.
Defensively, we discuss Gannon’s early schematic fingerprints, including simulated pressure, A-gap threats, three-safety packages, cornerback blitzes and constant post-snap disguise. Lukas Van Ness, Barryn Sorrell, Dani Dennis-Sutton, Brenton Cox and Collin Oliver are also creating optimism about Green Bay’s pass-rush depth while Micah Parsons remains unavailable.
Plus, we break down the emerging cornerback competition between Carrington Valentine, Brandon Cisse and Benjamin St-Juste; Anthony Campbell’s remarkable run of batted passes; MarShawn Lloyd’s encouraging start; Green Bay’s growing tight-end injury problem; and Trey Smack’s uneven performance as the only kicker currently on the roster.
Who are the biggest winners and losers from the opening stretch of Packers training camp? Which performances are real, which are being influenced by injuries, and what should Packers fans be watching next?
Join us live and bring your questions about any player on the Packers roster.
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Northern college football has won three consecutive national championships, and the SEC could be in trouble again in 2026.J.J. Lahey and Jake Schyvinck draft the Northern College Football teams they are most excited to watch this season, beginning with Marcus Freeman and a loaded Notre Dame roster. Could the Fighting Irish finally finish the job and win the national championship?We also break down Dan Lanning and Oregon, Ryan Day’s loaded Ohio State Buckeyes, Curt Cignetti’s defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers, an intriguing Washington team led by Demond Williams Jr., and the beginning of the Kyle Whittingham era at Michigan.Which Northern team has the best chance to win it all? Can Indiana repeat with Josh Hoover replacing Fernando Mendoza? Will Oregon finally deliver in the College Football Playoff? Can Bryce Underwood take a major leap at Michigan? And which programs belong in the next tier of playoff contenders?Plus, we discuss Penn State under Matt Campbell, BYU, Iowa, Utah, Nebraska, Illinois, Wisconsin’s collapse under Luke Fickell and another potentially miserable season for Purdue.Subscribe for more Northern College Football coverage throughout the 2026 season.

Vita Vea has requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, making the Green Bay Packers one of the NFL’s most interesting potential landing spots. What would Brian Gutekunst have to give up? How much would a new contract cost after Jalen Carter reset the defensive tackle market? And does paying a 31-year-old star make sense for this Packers roster?J.J. Lahey and Jake Schyvinck break down Vea’s trade value and fit in Green Bay before discussing Micah Parsons’ recovery and a possible Week 6 return against the Dallas Cowboys. They also examine new Packers Lenny Krieg and Thomas Yassmin, then react to Ed Policy’s “continuity, not chaos” explanation for extending Matt LaFleur.Subscribe for intelligent Green Bay Packers analysis from Packers: DERAILED and The Packer Project.💸 Donate Some Love: If you love the show, please consider helping to keep us “derailed” at https://venmo.com/packerproject or https://cash.app/$PackerProjectJoin J.J. Lahey and Jake Schyvinck as they dive into everything football—covering the Green Bay Packers, the NFL Draft, and, of course, the best of northern college football with smart analysis… when we can stay on track. Our audience loves derailing us with wild off-topic questions, leading to rants on everything from football to Godzilla. Join us for game insights, laughs, and endless twists—where every episode goes off the rails in the best way possible! For the best DERAILED experience, join the livestream on YouTube so you can interact live and send us questions or comments that may or may not make us get off track...📺 Watch Live on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@PackerProject 📱 If You Can’t Join Us Live… you can leave a chat or voicemail for the show by texting or calling (231) 714-4195Hosts: https://x.com/JJLahey & https://x.com/JakeNFLDraftTrack: Robin Hustin x TobiMorrow - Light It Up (feat. Jex) [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds. Watch: https://youtu.be/bdE_SyHad90 Free Download / Stream: https://ncs.io/LightItUp

How good is Brian Gutekunst at drafting?We ranked every Green Bay Packers draft pick Gutekunst has made as general manager, from first-round cornerstones and late-round steals to forgotten selections, costly misses and players whose stories are still being written.Which picks deserve the highest grades? Which classes quietly produced more value than Packers fans remember? And when you evaluate the entire record instead of focusing on Jordan Love, how does Gutekunst actually compare with the NFL’s best general managers?This is the complete Brian Gutekunst draft report card.#Packers #GreenBayPackers #briangutekunst 💸 Donate Some Love: If you love the show, please consider helping to keep us “derailed” at https://venmo.com/packerproject or https://cash.app/$PackerProjectJoin J.J. Lahey and Jake Schyvinck as they dive into everything football—covering the Green Bay Packers, the NFL Draft, and, of course, the best of northern college football with smart analysis… when we can stay on track. Our audience loves derailing us with wild off-topic questions, leading to rants on everything from football to Godzilla. Join us for game insights, laughs, and endless twists—where every episode goes off the rails in the best way possible! For the best DERAILED experience, join the livestream on YouTube so you can interact live and send us questions or comments that may or may not make us get off track...📺 Watch Live on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@PackerProject 📱 If You Can’t Join Us Live… you can leave a chat or voicemail for the show by texting or calling (231) 714-4195Hosts: https://x.com/JJLahey & https://x.com/JakeNFLDraftTrack: Robin Hustin x TobiMorrow - Light It Up (feat. Jex) [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds. Watch: https://youtu.be/bdE_SyHad90 Free Download / Stream: https://ncs.io/LightItUp

New episode of The Daily Cheese, your news update for Green Bay Packers fans! Brought to you by The Packer Project and Packers: DERAILED. Follow me on X at @JJLahey. For more in-depth analysis, make sure you’re subscribed to YouTube.com/@PackerProjectThe Packers are handing out big money. Ian Rapoport reports that Green Bay has signed defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt to a three-year, $57 million extension, and Jordan Schultz reports that the team is actively working on Tucker Kraft as the next deal.Isaiah McDuffie also joins the conversation after receiving his own one-year extension and making a bold promise about the Packers’ pass rush while Micah Parsons recovers. Plus, Bears tight end Colston Loveland says Chicago talks about beating Green Bay every day, Aaron Donald continues to consider an NFL comeback, and Roger Goodell could be nearing another extension.Stay tuned to The Packer Project for daily Green Bay Packers coverage and listen to Packers: DERAILED for deeper Packers analysis.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Packers are handing out big money00:25 Devonte Wyatt gets a $57 million extension01:17 Is Tucker Kraft the next Packers extension?01:45 Isaiah McDuffie makes a bold promise02:52 Colston Loveland says Chicago Bears talk about beating Green Bay Packers every day03:18 Aaron Donald comeback rumors03:56 NFL to give Roger Goodell extension