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The Packers have officially activated Jayden Reed from IR.
He'll make his return against the Bears tomorrow.
He'll make his return against the Bears tomorrow.
December 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The Packers have officially activated Jayden Reed from IR.
He'll make his return against the Bears tomorrow.
He'll make his return against the Bears tomorrow.
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The Packers have designated several players to come off either IR or the PUP list. Some could contribute as soon as this Sunday. Others might not see action this season.
For @theleap.bsky.social: What can Green Bay expect from the players pushing to return?
For @theleap.bsky.social: What can Green Bay expect from the players pushing to return?
What can Packers expect from players nearing return from IR or PUP?
The Packers have designated several players to come off either IR or the PUP list. Some could contribute as soon as this Sunday. Others might not see action this season.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The Packers have designated several players to come off either IR or the PUP list. Some could contribute as soon as this Sunday. Others might not see action this season.
For @theleap.bsky.social: What can Green Bay expect from the players pushing to return?
For @theleap.bsky.social: What can Green Bay expect from the players pushing to return?
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The Bears are the No. 1 turnover team in the NFL by a mile. They create a bunch and don't give the ball away.
That can't cause Matt LaFleur to call a game scared of turning it over.
I wrote about it today for @theleap.bsky.social
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That can't cause Matt LaFleur to call a game scared of turning it over.
I wrote about it today for @theleap.bsky.social
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Matt LaFleur has to be willing to "go down swinging" against the ball-hawking Chicago Bears
Jordan Love got to sling it against the Detroit Lions, but Dennis Allen's defense is the best turnover-forcing team in the NFL. LaFleur can't be too afraid of interceptions to let Love loose again.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The Bears are the No. 1 turnover team in the NFL by a mile. They create a bunch and don't give the ball away.
That can't cause Matt LaFleur to call a game scared of turning it over.
I wrote about it today for @theleap.bsky.social
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That can't cause Matt LaFleur to call a game scared of turning it over.
I wrote about it today for @theleap.bsky.social
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The Packers defense will again have to play without Devonte Wyatt. The plan for filling his void along the interior will look different this time, however.
I wrote for @theleap.bsky.social about what that plan will involve and, just as importantly, what it won't.
I wrote for @theleap.bsky.social about what that plan will involve and, just as importantly, what it won't.
The plan to replace Devonte Wyatt will look different this time
The Packers defense will again have to play without Devonte Wyatt anchoring the interior. The plan for filling his void will look different this time, however.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Packers defense will again have to play without Devonte Wyatt. The plan for filling his void along the interior will look different this time, however.
I wrote for @theleap.bsky.social about what that plan will involve and, just as importantly, what it won't.
I wrote for @theleap.bsky.social about what that plan will involve and, just as importantly, what it won't.
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The #Packers will have their hands full dealing with the #Bears run game.
Their secret weapon isn't a 320-pound defensive tackle.
It's a 200-pound defensive back with the bourbon name who is becoming a star.
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Their secret weapon isn't a 320-pound defensive tackle.
It's a 200-pound defensive back with the bourbon name who is becoming a star.
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Evan Williams keys the Packers' ability to stop the run against the Chicago Bears
It's not just the splash interceptions for the former Day 3 safety. Evan Williams has become one of the best run-defending defensive backs in the NFL and the Packers will need him in Week 14.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The #Packers will have their hands full dealing with the #Bears run game.
Their secret weapon isn't a 320-pound defensive tackle.
It's a 200-pound defensive back with the bourbon name who is becoming a star.
www.theleap.football/p/evan-willi...
Their secret weapon isn't a 320-pound defensive tackle.
It's a 200-pound defensive back with the bourbon name who is becoming a star.
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The Packers opened MarShawn Lloyd's practice window, but several hurdles remain for the second-year running back.
I wrote about him in today's edition of @theleap.bsky.social.
I wrote about him in today's edition of @theleap.bsky.social.
The Packers can retake the lead in the NFC North and perhaps even gain the inside track for the No. 1 seed in Week 14, but several matters linger over the team as Sunday approaches.
For @theleap.bsky.social: questions for the final stretch of the regular season
For @theleap.bsky.social: questions for the final stretch of the regular season
Questions for the final stretch of the regular season
The Packers can retake the lead in the NFC North and perhaps even gain the inside track for the No. 1 seed in Week 14, but several matters linger over the team as Sunday approaches.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
The Packers opened MarShawn Lloyd's practice window, but several hurdles remain for the second-year running back.
I wrote about him in today's edition of @theleap.bsky.social.
I wrote about him in today's edition of @theleap.bsky.social.
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The Packers can retake the lead in the NFC North and perhaps even gain the inside track for the No. 1 seed in Week 14, but several matters linger over the team as Sunday approaches.
For @theleap.bsky.social: questions for the final stretch of the regular season
For @theleap.bsky.social: questions for the final stretch of the regular season
Questions for the final stretch of the regular season
The Packers can retake the lead in the NFC North and perhaps even gain the inside track for the No. 1 seed in Week 14, but several matters linger over the team as Sunday approaches.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The Packers can retake the lead in the NFC North and perhaps even gain the inside track for the No. 1 seed in Week 14, but several matters linger over the team as Sunday approaches.
For @theleap.bsky.social: questions for the final stretch of the regular season
For @theleap.bsky.social: questions for the final stretch of the regular season
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This week, I wrote for @theleap.bsky.social that the Packers could deliver the knockout blow to the Lions' hopes of repeating as NFC North champs.
Blow delivered.
Blow delivered.
Thanksgiving won't determine whether the Lions reach the playoffs, but their hopes of repeating as division champs will land on life support with a loss to the Packers.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Green Bay can deliver the knockout blow to Detroit.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Green Bay can deliver the knockout blow to Detroit.
The Packers can deliver the knockout blow to the Lions
Thanksgiving won't determine whether the Lions reach the playoffs, but their hopes of repeating as division champs will land on life support with a loss to the Packers.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:20 PM
This week, I wrote for @theleap.bsky.social that the Packers could deliver the knockout blow to the Lions' hopes of repeating as NFC North champs.
Blow delivered.
Blow delivered.
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Thanksgiving won't determine whether the Lions reach the playoffs, but their hopes of repeating as division champs will land on life support with a loss to the Packers.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Green Bay can deliver the knockout blow to Detroit.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Green Bay can deliver the knockout blow to Detroit.
The Packers can deliver the knockout blow to the Lions
Thanksgiving won't determine whether the Lions reach the playoffs, but their hopes of repeating as division champs will land on life support with a loss to the Packers.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Thanksgiving won't determine whether the Lions reach the playoffs, but their hopes of repeating as division champs will land on life support with a loss to the Packers.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Green Bay can deliver the knockout blow to Detroit.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Green Bay can deliver the knockout blow to Detroit.
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Rashan Gary's production in 2025 might look decent on the surface. However, a closer examination reveals some cause for alarm.
For @theleap.bsky.social: It's time for the Rashan Gary conversation.
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For @theleap.bsky.social: It's time for the Rashan Gary conversation.
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It's time for the Rashan Gary conversation
Rashan Gary's production might look decent on the surface. However, a closer examination reveals some cause for alarm.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Rashan Gary's production in 2025 might look decent on the surface. However, a closer examination reveals some cause for alarm.
For @theleap.bsky.social: It's time for the Rashan Gary conversation.
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For @theleap.bsky.social: It's time for the Rashan Gary conversation.
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The Packers got back in the win column and made meaningful progress in some areas. However, Sunday's tilt didn't quite represent a get-right game.
For @theleap.bsky.social: What questions did Green Bay answer and which ones remain open entering Week 12?
For @theleap.bsky.social: What questions did Green Bay answer and which ones remain open entering Week 12?
What questions did the Packers answer and which ones remain open entering Week 12?
The Packers got back in the win column and made meaningful progress in some areas. However, Sunday's tilt with the Giants didn't quite represent a get-right game.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Packers got back in the win column and made meaningful progress in some areas. However, Sunday's tilt didn't quite represent a get-right game.
For @theleap.bsky.social: What questions did Green Bay answer and which ones remain open entering Week 12?
For @theleap.bsky.social: What questions did Green Bay answer and which ones remain open entering Week 12?
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Yes, Carrington Valentine should have caught at least one of the two passes that Jameis Winston threw to him.
It's not surprising, however. It's part of the reason he was available for the Packers in the seventh round two years ago.
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It's not surprising, however. It's part of the reason he was available for the Packers in the seventh round two years ago.
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How did Carrington Valentine nearly go undrafted?
Carrington Valentine came from college football's premier conference and has already moved to the upper reaches of one of the NFL's top cornerback rooms. So how did he last until the end of the draft?
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November 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Yes, Carrington Valentine should have caught at least one of the two passes that Jameis Winston threw to him.
It's not surprising, however. It's part of the reason he was available for the Packers in the seventh round two years ago.
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It's not surprising, however. It's part of the reason he was available for the Packers in the seventh round two years ago.
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After scoring 20 combined points over the past two weeks, the Packers offense requires some meaningful adjustments to get on track. Even on a short week, these changes could happen.
For @theleap.bsky.social: What changes might help Green Bay pull out of its funk?
For @theleap.bsky.social: What changes might help Green Bay pull out of its funk?
What changes might help Packers pull out of funk?
After scoring 20 combined points over the past two weeks, the Packers offense requires some meaningful adjustments to get on track. Even on a short week, these changes could happen.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
After scoring 20 combined points over the past two weeks, the Packers offense requires some meaningful adjustments to get on track. Even on a short week, these changes could happen.
For @theleap.bsky.social: What changes might help Green Bay pull out of its funk?
For @theleap.bsky.social: What changes might help Green Bay pull out of its funk?
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Matt LaFleur's game plan for the Eagles didn't work. More damningly, he didn't seem interested in shifting tactics, dooming the Packers to their second straight loss.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Green Bay can't be taken seriously until LaFleur gets serious.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Green Bay can't be taken seriously until LaFleur gets serious.
The Packers can't be taken seriously until Matt LaFleur gets serious
Matt LaFleur's game plan for the Eagles didn't work. More damningly, he didn't seem interested in shifting tactics during the game, dooming the Packers to their second straight loss.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Matt LaFleur's game plan for the Eagles didn't work. More damningly, he didn't seem interested in shifting tactics, dooming the Packers to their second straight loss.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Green Bay can't be taken seriously until LaFleur gets serious.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Green Bay can't be taken seriously until LaFleur gets serious.
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Asante Samuel Jr. has completed his visit with the Vikings, according to the transaction wire.
I wrote for @theleap.bsky.social about Samuel's Thursday visit with the Packers, his free-agent tour in general, and what he might offer Green Bay.
I wrote for @theleap.bsky.social about Samuel's Thursday visit with the Packers, his free-agent tour in general, and what he might offer Green Bay.
The Packers hosted Asante Samuel Jr. for a visit on Thursday, but the free-agent corner plans to take more meetings before signing a deal.
For @theleap.bsky.social: What we know about Samuel's situation and how much he would move the needle for Green Bay
For @theleap.bsky.social: What we know about Samuel's situation and how much he would move the needle for Green Bay
Asante Samuel Jr. visits Green Bay: What we know and how much he would move the needle
The Packers hosted Asante Samuel Jr. for a visit on Thursday, but the free-agent corner plans to take more meetings before signing a deal.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Asante Samuel Jr. has completed his visit with the Vikings, according to the transaction wire.
I wrote for @theleap.bsky.social about Samuel's Thursday visit with the Packers, his free-agent tour in general, and what he might offer Green Bay.
I wrote for @theleap.bsky.social about Samuel's Thursday visit with the Packers, his free-agent tour in general, and what he might offer Green Bay.
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The Packers hosted Asante Samuel Jr. for a visit on Thursday, but the free-agent corner plans to take more meetings before signing a deal.
For @theleap.bsky.social: What we know about Samuel's situation and how much he would move the needle for Green Bay
For @theleap.bsky.social: What we know about Samuel's situation and how much he would move the needle for Green Bay
Asante Samuel Jr. visits Green Bay: What we know and how much he would move the needle
The Packers hosted Asante Samuel Jr. for a visit on Thursday, but the free-agent corner plans to take more meetings before signing a deal.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The Packers hosted Asante Samuel Jr. for a visit on Thursday, but the free-agent corner plans to take more meetings before signing a deal.
For @theleap.bsky.social: What we know about Samuel's situation and how much he would move the needle for Green Bay
For @theleap.bsky.social: What we know about Samuel's situation and how much he would move the needle for Green Bay
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The Packers didn't make a move in the hours before the NFL trade deadline, but Tuesday still played out well for them in many respects.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Despite inactivity, Green Bay still benefited from the trade deadline.
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For @theleap.bsky.social: Despite inactivity, Green Bay still benefited from the trade deadline.
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Despite inactivity, Packers still benefited from trade deadline
The Packers didn't make a move in the hours before the NFL trade deadline, but Tuesday still played out well for them in many respects.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The Packers didn't make a move in the hours before the NFL trade deadline, but Tuesday still played out well for them in many respects.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Despite inactivity, Green Bay still benefited from the trade deadline.
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For @theleap.bsky.social: Despite inactivity, Green Bay still benefited from the trade deadline.
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No, the Packers' head coach isn't on the hot seat. But his win percentage and play designs can't paper over game-management mistakes like the ones he made against the Panthers.
For @theleap.bsky.social: It's time for the Matt LaFleur conversation.
For @theleap.bsky.social: It's time for the Matt LaFleur conversation.
It's time for the Matt LaFleur conversation
No, the Packers' head coach isn't on the hot seat. But his win percentage and play designs can't paper over game-management mistakes like the ones he made against the Panthers.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
No, the Packers' head coach isn't on the hot seat. But his win percentage and play designs can't paper over game-management mistakes like the ones he made against the Panthers.
For @theleap.bsky.social: It's time for the Matt LaFleur conversation.
For @theleap.bsky.social: It's time for the Matt LaFleur conversation.
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Tucker Kraft's emergence as a superstar doesn't just change the way the rest of the NFL views him. It also compels Green Bay to reconsider his role in the offense.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Kraft has forced the Packers to rethink their offensive priorities.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Kraft has forced the Packers to rethink their offensive priorities.
Tucker Kraft has forced the Packers to rethink their offensive priorities
Tucker Kraft's emergence as a superstar doesn't just change the way the rest of the NFL views him. It also compels the Packers to reconsider his role in the offense.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Tucker Kraft's emergence as a superstar doesn't just change the way the rest of the NFL views him. It also compels Green Bay to reconsider his role in the offense.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Kraft has forced the Packers to rethink their offensive priorities.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Kraft has forced the Packers to rethink their offensive priorities.
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The Packers thought Nate Hobbs would help the secondary replace Jaire Alexander. But seven games into the season, they still don't seem to know what they want to do with their corners.
For @theleap.bsky.social: What's really going on with Green Bay's cornerbacks?
For @theleap.bsky.social: What's really going on with Green Bay's cornerbacks?
What's really going on with the Packers' cornerbacks?
The Packers thought Nate Hobbs would help the secondary replace Jaire Alexander. But seven games into the season, they still don't seem to know what they want to do with their corners.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The Packers thought Nate Hobbs would help the secondary replace Jaire Alexander. But seven games into the season, they still don't seem to know what they want to do with their corners.
For @theleap.bsky.social: What's really going on with Green Bay's cornerbacks?
For @theleap.bsky.social: What's really going on with Green Bay's cornerbacks?
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Jordan Love put together a statistical game we've never seen from Aaron Rodgers ... in FRONT of Aaron Rodgers.
On Love's huge night, the Tucker Kraft-ification of the Packers offense and more.
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On Love's huge night, the Tucker Kraft-ification of the Packers offense and more.
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Protégé becomes prodigy as Jordan Love dazzles in matchup against Aaron Rodgers
The Green Bay Packers came back from a nine-point halftime deficit to roll the Pittsburgh Steelers in a game headlined by a matchup of former teammates. The current Packers QB out-dueled the old one
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October 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Jordan Love put together a statistical game we've never seen from Aaron Rodgers ... in FRONT of Aaron Rodgers.
On Love's huge night, the Tucker Kraft-ification of the Packers offense and more.
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On Love's huge night, the Tucker Kraft-ification of the Packers offense and more.
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The NFL trade deadline arrives in less than two weeks. The Packers haven't historically played an active role during this period. However, they've bucked other trends this year.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Green Bay has options ahead of the trade deadline.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Green Bay has options ahead of the trade deadline.
The Packers have options ahead of the trade deadline
The NFL trade deadline arrives in less than two weeks. The Packers haven't historically played an active role during this period. However, they've bucked other trends this year.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The NFL trade deadline arrives in less than two weeks. The Packers haven't historically played an active role during this period. However, they've bucked other trends this year.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Green Bay has options ahead of the trade deadline.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Green Bay has options ahead of the trade deadline.
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The Packers don't yet know whether Devonte Wyatt can play this weekend, but they do know how critical he is to the defense.
I wrote for @theleap.bsky.social about Wyatt's importance to Green Bay's title hopes 👇
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I wrote for @theleap.bsky.social about Wyatt's importance to Green Bay's title hopes 👇
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October 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The Packers don't yet know whether Devonte Wyatt can play this weekend, but they do know how critical he is to the defense.
I wrote for @theleap.bsky.social about Wyatt's importance to Green Bay's title hopes 👇
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I wrote for @theleap.bsky.social about Wyatt's importance to Green Bay's title hopes 👇
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Devonte Wyatt stepped into a featured role on the Green Bay defense in 2025. Since a knee injury sidelined him, his importance has only grown more apparent.
For @theleap.bsky.social: The Packers are discovering just how important Wyatt is to their defense.
For @theleap.bsky.social: The Packers are discovering just how important Wyatt is to their defense.
Packers discovering just how important Devonte Wyatt is to their defense
Devonte Wyatt stepped into a featured role on the Packers defense in 2025. Since a knee injury sidelined him, his importance has only grown more apparent.
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October 22, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Devonte Wyatt stepped into a featured role on the Green Bay defense in 2025. Since a knee injury sidelined him, his importance has only grown more apparent.
For @theleap.bsky.social: The Packers are discovering just how important Wyatt is to their defense.
For @theleap.bsky.social: The Packers are discovering just how important Wyatt is to their defense.
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Former Packers head coach Mike Holmgren is among the 12 coaches to advance to the next stage of the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame selection process.
Bill Belichick is also among these coaches, and only one finalist will be selected from the group next month.
Bill Belichick is also among these coaches, and only one finalist will be selected from the group next month.
October 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Former Packers head coach Mike Holmgren is among the 12 coaches to advance to the next stage of the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame selection process.
Bill Belichick is also among these coaches, and only one finalist will be selected from the group next month.
Bill Belichick is also among these coaches, and only one finalist will be selected from the group next month.