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New episode of Packers: DERAILED from The Packer Project! J.J. Lahey goes solo to break down a busy week for the Green Bay Packers, including new roster additions, waiver claims, the 2026 NFL schedule release, and the launch of a new home for Packers fans.
Topics:Packers roster moves and waiver claims - J.J. reacts to the Packers adding WR Brenden Rice, the son of Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, and CB M.J. Devonshire. What does Rice bring as a former seventh-round pick with NFL bloodlines, and could Devonshire’s ball-hawking ability and special teams value help him push for a spot in a crowded secondary? We also discuss the Luke Lachey situation after he failed his physical and will not be joining the team.
2026 Packers schedule reaction - Is Green Bay’s schedule as favorable as it looks? J.J. breaks down the structure of the schedule, the mini-bye opportunities, the late-season home stretch, and the games that could define the Packers’ season. From the Week 1 opener in Minnesota to the Christmas Day matchup against the Bears and the Thanksgiving Eve game against the Rams, we walk through the biggest tests on the calendar.
Packers schedule release video - J.J. reacts to the Packers’ “Kicking Curds” arcade-themed schedule release video, including appearances and voice work from names like Tom Grossi and LeRoy Butler.
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Preseason and rivalry talk - J.J. also discusses the preseason opener in Pittsburgh, why that setup is frustrating, and why the Packers-Vikings rivalry needs real juice again heading into Week 1.
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What do you think of the Brenden Rice signing? Could M.J. Devonshire make a push for the roster? And how many wins do you see on the Packers’ 2026 schedule?
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 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…
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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/@PackerProjectToday on The Daily Cheese, J.J. Lahey breaks down the biggest Packers stories of the day, including the full NFL schedule release, Packers-Bears reportedly landing on Christmas Day on Netflix, and Green Bay’s Thanksgiving Eve matchup with the Rams at SoFi Stadium.We also cover the Packers claiming Brenden Rice off waivers, Sheldon Croney Jr. joining Green Bay through the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship, David Njoku signing with the Chargers, Brandon Cisse’s rookie contract situation, and the NFL’s growing grass-field debate ahead of the FIFA World Cup.Plus: Bears rookie Squirrel White retires after rookie minicamp, and Broncos GM George Paton’s extension has an NFC North angle involving the Vikings.Topics:0:00 - NFL Schedule Release1:56 - Packers Claim WR Brenden Rice3:08 - Sheldon Croney Jr. joins through the Bill Walsh Fellowship4:11 - David Njoku goes to the Chargers5:54 - Brandon Cisse and the second-round contract market7:22 - Bears UDFA Squirrel White retires8:21 - NFL stadiums switching to grass for the World Cup9:21 - George Paton extended by the BroncosStay tuned to The Packer Project for daily Green Bay Packers coverage and listen to Packers: DERAILED for deeper Packers analysis.

The Packers Avoid Their NIGHTMARE...

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/@PackerProjectPackers fans remember exactly what happens when the NFL puts games in the hands of replacement refs. Today, I’m talking about why the NFL’s new seven-year agreement with the NFL Referees Association is genuinely good news for Green Bay, and yes, that means we have to talk about the Fail Mary.I also break down the Packers’ two new waiver claims: tight end Luke Lachey from the Texans and cornerback M.J. Devonshire from the Bills. I really liked Lachey coming out of Iowa, and I think he has a real chance to be an interesting Packers fit if he can get his blocking back to where it needs to be.Plus, Rasul Douglas called Green Bay “home,” and there may be at least some reason for Packers fans to keep an eye on a possible reunion. Nothing confirmed, but definitely worth discussing.And finally, the full 2026 NFL schedule drops tomorrow night, with Packers-Bears rumors already floating around as schedule leak season heats up.Topics:0:00 - Replacement Refs Avoided2:00 - TE Luke Lachey3:16 - CB M.J. Devonshire4:11 - Rasul Douglas5:29 - Packers schedule release and Packers-Bears rumorsStay tuned to The Packer Project for daily Green Bay Packers coverage and listen to Packers: DERAILED for deeper Packers analysis.

The Packers NEED to be right about these guys…

The Packers’ 2026 season may come down to whether the right young players take the next step.On today’s episode of Packers: DERAILED, J.J. Lahey breaks down why Matthew Golden and Chris McClellan could be two of the biggest keys to Green Bay’s success this season. Golden has a chance to define the Packers’ passing game with his speed, explosiveness, and ability to change how defenses play Jordan Love. McClellan could be just as important on defense if he gives the Packers the interior presence they badly needed.But not every young player is a sure thing.We also discuss why Anthony Belton and MarShawn Lloyd still have real questions to answer. Belton has the traits and opportunity, but offensive line development is never automatic. Lloyd has exciting talent, but availability and role clarity still matter if he is going to become a real piece of the Packers offense.Topics include:- Matthew Golden’s role in the Packers offense- Why Golden could unlock more for Jordan Love- Chris McClellan’s importance to the defensive line- Why the Packers need McClellan to hit quickly- Anthony Belton’s upside and uncertainty- MarShawn Lloyd’s talent, role, and injury concerns- Which young Packers players matter most in 2026- Green Bay’s path to taking the next step- Packers roster questions after the NFL DraftSubscribe for more Green Bay Packers news, analysis, draft breakdowns, roster talk, and NFC North coverage.

Packers: DERAILED Trailer

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 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…
 
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Packers CUT Brandon McManus... SEE YA!

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 have officially moved on from Brandon McManus, and this is bigger than a normal kicker transaction.Green Bay already paid McManus a $1 million roster bonus, then drafted Trey Smack, then cut McManus anyway. That says a lot about where the Packers stood on their kicking situation after missed kicks helped cost them five wins last season, including the playoff loss to the Chicago Bears.Time stamps:00:00 - Packers cut Brandon McManus02:16 - Whether Jordan Morgan is really ready to protect Jordan Love’s blindside03:08 - Should the Packers sign Kenny Moore?04:06 - Power rankings split on Green Bay05:15 - Brandon Cisse unsigned5:59 - Vikings add Jauan Jennings06:28 - Packers-Bears Week 4 rumorStay tuned to The Packer Project for daily Green Bay Packers coverage and listen to Packers: DERAILED for deeper Packers analysis.

The Packers are getting louder about his BREAKOUT BUZZ...

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/@PackerProjectJonathan Gannon says the Packers are building a new defensive system in 2026, with the goal of becoming a faster, more physical defense that takes the ball away. Packers assistants also had notable comments on Matthew Golden, Savion Williams, and MarShawn Lloyd, including why Golden’s mental jump could be one of the biggest offensive storylines of the offseason.We also cover a sneaky roster note: Wake Forest tight end Eni Falayi reportedly did not sign with the Packers because of a failed physical, which keeps Green Bay’s blocking tight end depth worth watching.Plus, the Vikings GM search is underway with Terrance Gray emerging as a reported candidate, and Aaron Rodgers is reportedly likely to play for the Steelers again in 2026, though no deal is finalized yet.Stay tuned to The Packer Project for daily Green Bay Packers coverage and listen to Packers: DERAILED for deeper Packers analysis.

The Packers just got HUGE news…and it keeps getting better

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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
 
Green Bay Packers fans got a major injury update today, and it could change the early outlook for Green Bay’s 2026 season.
 
In this episode of The Daily Cheese, I break down the latest on Tucker Kraft and Micah Parsons, the Packers’ decision to sign veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor, and why Green Bay’s special teams reset under Cam Achord actually matters.
 
Plus, in NFC North notes Packers fans should care about, the Vikings are moving to keep Jordan Addison.
 
Today’s topics:
- Tucker Kraft and Micah Parsons injury updates
- Tyrod Taylor signs with the Packers
- Desmond Ridder released
- Packers special teams reset
- NFC North roundup
 
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The Packers may have a bigger NFC North problem than people realize…

00:00 - Chicago Bears offseason28:52 - Minnesota Vikings offseason44:10 - Detroit Lions offseasonThe NFC North is turning into an arms race. The Lions are still trying to keep their machine rolling. The Bears are building around Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson. The Vikings are trying to reset, retool, and stay dangerous. And the Packers are sitting in the middle of it all with Jordan Love, a young offense, a rebuilt pass rush, and Super Bowl expectations.So the question is simple: Are the Green Bay Packers still ahead of the division, or are they starting to fall behind?In this video, we break down the Packers, Lions, Bears, and Vikings after the NFL Draft and look at what each team actually did this offseason. Who got better? Who still has major holes? Who has the clearest plan? And where does Green Bay really stand in the NFC North arms race?This is a Packers-focused breakdown of the entire division, from roster construction to draft classes to coaching changes to the biggest reasons each team should either scare Packers fans or be completely overrated.The NFC North might be the best division in football. The Packers have to prove they still belong at the top.#Packers #GoPackGo #GreenBayPackers

Packers fans are completely WRONG about LVN

The Green Bay Packers just picked up Lukas Van Ness’ fifth-year option, and a lot of fans are already asking the same question: WHY??LVN has been called a bust. He hasn’t put up huge sack numbers. He hasn’t had the clean, obvious breakout season fans were hoping for from a former first-round pick.But that’s exactly why this video needed to happen. When you look past the box score, Lukas Van Ness is not some failed draft pick the Packers are blindly hoping on. He is one of the most valuable, misunderstood players on this defense.In this breakdown, we look at the hidden stats that explain why LVN matters so much, why his impact is bigger than the sack column, why his run defense and pressure profile make him incredibly valuable, and why Green Bay was robbed of seeing a full breakout year because of injuries.This was not a risky decision, a loyalty move, or the Packers pretending a bust is secretly good. Picking up LVN’s 5th-year option may have been one of the easiest decisions Brian Gutekunst had to make.Packers fans might not all see it yet, but LVN is worth his weight in gold.