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Christian Watson Gets PAID! But There’s Some Bad News, Too

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/@PackerProject
Christian Watson just got PAID, and the Green Bay Packers’ wide receiver room looks very different now. In today’s Daily Cheese, J.J. Lahey breaks down Watson’s reported extension, where he ranks among NFL receivers in average annual value, how his deal compares to Jayden Reed, and why Matthew Golden’s rookie contract helps make the Packers’ top three WR group work.
We also talk about why Tucker Kraft should still be next in line for a new deal, why Devonte Wyatt’s injury history makes his future more complicated, Ian Rapoport shutting down Josh Sweat trade rumors, Micah Parsons’ injury timeline now pointing toward no sooner than mid-October, and Jordan Love needing just one yard to pass Tobin Rote on the Packers’ all-time passing list.
Today’s topics:
00:00 - Christian Watson contract extension
01:22 - Watson vs. Jayden Reed AAV comparison
02:36 - Tucker Kraft contract outlook
02:59 - Devonte Wyatt concerns
03:57 - Josh Sweat trade rumor update
05:28 - Micah Parsons injury timeline
06:58 - Jordan Love passing yards milestone
 
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The NFC arms race just got serious…and the Packers may not be done

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/@PackerProject
The Packers are reportedly talking with the Arizona Cardinals about a potential Josh Sweat trade, and Green Bay may need the help more than ever after two blockbuster NFL trades changed the landscape.
Myles Garrett is headed to the Los Angeles Rams, making the Packers’ Thanksgiving Eve matchup at SoFi Stadium one of the biggest tests on the schedule. Meanwhile, A.J. Brown is joining the New England Patriots, giving another Packers opponent a major weapon.
On today’s Daily Cheese, J.J. Lahey breaks down the Josh Sweat trade talks, why the NFC arms race is getting real, what the Garrett and Brown trades mean for Green Bay, and the latest Packers OTA notes, including Josh Jacobs, MarShawn Lloyd, Damien Martinez, Micah Parsons, Chris McClellan, and Jager Burton.
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Packers Insider: Is Josh Sweat actually coming to Green Bay?

New episode of Packers: DERAILED from The Packer Project! J.J. Lahey and Jake Schyvinck are joined by Packers Insider Easton Butler to talk through the latest on the Josh Sweat to Green Bay Packers trade rumors.
Is this actually happening? What is Easton hearing? How real is the Packers’ interest? And how much does Jonathan Gannon matter in all of this?
Josh Sweat has been one of the biggest names connected to Green Bay as the Packers look for another impact pass rusher. The Gannon connection makes this rumor especially interesting, since Sweat previously played under Gannon and could potentially reunite with him in Green Bay’s new defensive system.
We break down the football fit, the trade cost, the Arizona Cardinals’ side of the situation, what the Packers could be thinking, and whether Brian Gutekunst should actually make the move.
Topics include:
Josh Sweat trade rumorsJosh Sweat to the PackersPackers Insider Easton Butler joins the showWhat Easton is hearing about Green Bay’s interestJonathan Gannon and Josh Sweat reunionHow Sweat would fit the Packers defenseMicah Parsons, Lukas Van Ness, and the Packers pass rushArizona Cardinals trade situationBrian Gutekunst’s roster-building optionsCould the Packers actually pull this trade off?
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Myles Garrett, Josh Sweat, AJ Brown, and RB Trade Targets (Full Live Show)

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The Packers are not done looking for help, and the NFL trade market might be getting weird at exactly the right time.
On this episode of Packers: DERAILED, J.J. Lahey and Jake Schyvinck are joined by special guest Easton Butler to break down the latest Green Bay Packers rumors and major NFL moves that could reshape the NFC.
The crew digs into the Packers' reported pursuit of Arizona Cardinals pass rusher Josh Sweat, what it would cost to bring him to Green Bay, and whether reuniting him with Jonathan Gannon would give the Packers the kind of defensive front they need to compete with the best teams in the NFC.
They also react to the blockbuster Rams-Browns trade sending Myles Garrett to Los Angeles in exchange for Jared Verse, a first-round pick, and more draft compensation. What does that mean for the Packers, the NFC playoff picture, and Green Bay's urgency to make its own aggressive move?
Join 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, because let’s face it – the South can cram it. 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…
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Marshawn Lloyd Hurt AGAIN?? Sits out Team Drills after Just 1 Day as RB1

Today’s Daily Cheese looks at the Packers’ running back situation after the latest Josh Jacobs update. Green Bay reportedly is not expected to make an immediate move at running back, but that plan gets complicated by MarShawn Lloyd’s continued availability concerns.J.J. Lahey breaks down why the Packers seem willing to ride with Josh Jacobs for now, why Lloyd may not be a dependable backup answer yet, and what that means for Brian Gutekunst and Matt LaFleur as training camp approaches.Also in today’s episode: Bo Melton is back at wide receiver, early Packers OTA notes on Brandon Cisse and Chris McClellan, and Micah Parsons gives Packers fans a funny offseason moment with Mike Tomlin.Topics include:- Josh Jacobs latest update- MarShawn Lloyd’s role in the Packers offense- Packers running back depth concerns- Bo Melton moving back to wide receiver- Green Bay Packers OTA notes- Brandon Cisse and Chris McClellan getting early looks- Micah Parsons joking with Mike TomlinFor more Green Bay Packers news, rumors, analysis, and daily updates, stay tuned to The Packer Project and listen to Packers: DERAILED on Mondays and Fridays.#Packers #GreenBayPackers #GoPackGo #JoshJacobs #MarShawnLloyd #MicahParsons #NFLNews

Packers Get MAJOR Josh Jacobs Update

Today on The Daily Cheese, we break down the latest on Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs after his arrest, including the current status of the case, why no formal charges have been filed yet, and what it means for the Packers’ running back room.
We also get into the biggest Packers OTA storylines: MarShawn Lloyd finally looking healthy, the early starting offensive line of Jordan Morgan, Aaron Banks, Sean Rhyan, Anthony Belton, and Darian Kinnard, plus Matt LaFleur’s injury updates on Micah Parsons, Tucker Kraft, and Zach Tom.
Then we look at the latest Packers rumors around Josh Sweat and Anthony Richardson, why Sweat makes more sense as a possible Green Bay target, and what the NFC North updates from the Lions and Bears mean for Packers fans.
For all your Packers news and analysis, stay tuned to The Packer Project and listen to Packers: DERAILED on Monday night.
Topics covered:
Josh Jacobs update
Packers OTAs
MarShawn Lloyd
Jordan Morgan
Sean Rhyan
Anthony Belton
Darian Kinnard
Zach Tom injury update
Micah Parsons PUP update
Tucker Kraft injury update
Josh Sweat rumors
Anthony Richardson rumors
Packers offensive line
Packers running backs
NFC North news
Lions and Bears updates
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Every Packers player ranked after the first day of 2026 OTAs

2026 Packers Roster Tiers: Who is Enriched Uranium This Year?The 2026 Green Bay Packers roster is loaded with talent, questions, chaos, and breakout candidates, which means it is time for the DERAILED roster tiers.J.J. Lahey and "The Draft Robot" Jake Schyvinck are ranking the Packers roster before training camp, sorting players into tiers based on star power, long-term upside, reliability, volatility, developmental value, and pure roster anxiety. From Jordan Love, Josh Jacobs, Zack Tom, Micah Parsons, Xavier McKinney, Edgerrin Cooper, Tucker Kraft, Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden, and Savion Williams to the young projects and fringe roster guys fighting for a spot, this is a full Packers roster conversation through the DERAILED lens.The big question: who belongs in the elite tier, who is just solidly beige, who is a true developmental project, and who has the unstable, high-upside, potentially explosive profile worthy of being called Enriched Uranium?We break down the Packers offense, defense, rookies, veterans, roster battles, training camp storylines, and the players who could define Green Bay’s 2026 season. That includes the wide receiver room, the offensive line, the tight end situation, the defensive front, the new-look pass rush, linebacker depth, safety depth, cornerback competition, special teams, and the players who may already be running out of chances.This episode is for Packers fans who want more than generic training camp hype. It is a full roster reset with real arguments, irrational hope, appropriate panic, and the usual DERAILED nonsense.Subscribe to The Packer Project for Packers: DERAILED, The Daily Cheese, and deeper Green Bay Packers analysis all season long.Hashtags:#Packers #GreenBayPackers #GoPackGo #PackersNews #NFLTrainingCamp #JordanLove #PackersRoster

Josh Jacobs ARRESTED! Now What?

New episode of Packers: DERAILED, your in-depth Green Bay Packers breakdown from J.J. Lahey and Jake Schyvinck.Josh Jacobs was arrested and charged this week, creating a major football question for the Green Bay Packers as the legal process and NFL review begin. Jacobs has denied the allegations through his attorneys, and nothing is settled yet, but the Packers still have to prepare for every possible outcome.In this episode, J.J. and Jake break down the Josh Jacobs news, what the NFL personal conduct policy could mean, whether a suspension or release is actually possible, and how Brian Gutekunst should think about the running back room if Jacobs becomes unavailable. The Packers built their offense around Jacobs as a physical, tone-setting runner, so any extended absence would force Green Bay to take a hard look at Chris Brooks, MarShawn Lloyd, Pierre Strong Jr., Damien Martinez, and the rest of the depth chart.The guys also look at potential free agent running backs and trade candidates who could make sense for the Packers if they need to add another legitimate option before the season. Is there a veteran stopgap who fits Matt LaFleur’s offense? Would Green Bay need to make a bigger move? Or can the Packers survive with the backs already in the building?This is a serious, complicated situation, but from a football perspective, the Packers have to be ready. If Josh Jacobs is not available, Green Bay cannot afford to be caught flat-footed.Subscribe to The Packer Project for more Green Bay Packers news, analysis, roster breakdowns, NFL Draft coverage, and full episodes of Packers: DERAILED.#Packers #GreenBayPackers #JoshJacobs #GoPackGo #PackersNews #NFLNews #PackersRumors

The Packers' Biggest Problem Is Hiding in Plain Sight

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/@PackerProject
The Packers added another young cornerback to the roster with the signing of Marlon Jones, an undrafted rookie with a strong college resume and an incredible comeback story after missing the 2024 season while battling cancer. What does his signing say about Green Bay’s cornerback room, and does he have a real chance to stick?
We also look at the biggest OTA battles starting to take shape, including CB2 opposite Keisean Nixon and EDGE2 while the Packers wait for Micah Parsons to return. Benjamin St-Juste, Brandon Cisse, Domani Jackson, MJ Devonshire, Marlon Jones, Dani Dennis-Sutton, Collin Oliver, Barryn Sorrell, Brenton Cox, and others are all part of the competition.
Plus, the Packers defense has one huge problem to fix from last season.
Also covered today:
Lions extend Jack Campbell through 2030
Bears sign former Packers safety Anthony Johnson Jr.
Aaron Rodgers says 2026 is for sure his final NFL season
Matthew Stafford signs a Rams extension before the Packers face Los Angeles on Thanksgiving Eve
The NFL’s international game expansion could eventually affect Lambeau Field
Topics:
00:00 - CB Marlon Jones 01:48 - Roster battles: CB2/EDGE2 03:02 - Just 14 takeaways last year 04:02 - International games 04:57 - Lions extend Jack Campbell 05:09 - Bears sign former Packers S Anthony Johnson, Jr. 05:32 - This is Aaron Rodgers' final season 06:14 - Rams extend Matthew Stafford
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Gannon Ball: What to Expect from Jonathan Gannon’s Defense with the Green Bay Packers

New episode of Packers: DERAILED from The Packer Project! J.J. Lahey and Jake Schyvinck break down the Green Bay Packers’ new defensive direction under Jonathan Gannon and ask the big question: what is this defense actually going to look like?Gannon has talked about building a defense that is fast, violent, physical, and rooted in identity more than a rigid scheme. He says he does not have one set system, but he does have beliefs. He wants to build around his best players, or as he put it, his “toys.”So what does that mean for the Packers?We compare Jonathan Gannon’s defensive philosophy to Jeff Hafley’s defense, looking at what could change, what might stay the same, and how Gannon could use players like Micah Parsons, Lukas Van Ness, the Packers’ defensive front, linebackers, and secondary.Topics include:Jonathan Gannon’s defensive identityWhat Gannon means by fast, violent, and physicalWhy Gannon says he does not have a schemeJonathan Gannon vs. Jeff HafleyHow the Packers defense could changeHow Gannon builds around star playersWhat this means for Micah ParsonsLukas Van Ness and the Packers pass rushGreen Bay’s defensive front and coverage philosophyThe future of the Packers defenseSubscribe to The Packer Project for more Green Bay Packers news, analysis, NFL Draft coverage, roster breakdowns, and Packers: DERAILED episodes.