The Green Bay Packers are still licking their wounds from a tough playoff exit, but the early signs this offseason suggest they’re already turning the page-and doing so with purpose.
Their 2025 season ended in gut-wrenching fashion, blowing a double-digit lead in the NFC Wild Card Round against Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears. That loss didn’t just sting because of the collapse-it hurt even more watching their division rivals not only take the NFC North crown, but also advance further in the postseason before falling to the Rams.
But if there’s one thing Packers fans can feel good about heading into 2026, it’s the quarterback position. Jordan Love is firmly entrenched as the starter, and after a season that showed real flashes of growth, he’s expected to lead this team well into the future. The front office seems to agree, and now they’re working on shoring up the depth behind him.
Enter Kyle McCord.
Green Bay recently signed the former sixth-round pick, who was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2025 NFL Draft. While McCord hasn’t seen the field yet in an NFL game, there’s plenty of intrigue surrounding the young quarterback-and not just because of his college stats.
McCord’s final collegiate season at Syracuse was nothing short of prolific. He led the nation with 4,779 passing yards, throwing 34 touchdowns against 12 interceptions.
That kind of production turned heads, including that of former NFL head coach Jon Gruden, who gave McCord a public shoutout on social media: “Let’s goo!! @kylemccord16,” the 62-year-old posted.
Before lighting it up with the Orange, McCord spent three years at Ohio State, where he developed in a quarterback room loaded with talent. That experience, combined with his breakout at Syracuse, makes him an intriguing developmental piece for the Packers.
This isn’t a blockbuster signing, but it’s the kind of smart, forward-thinking move that can pay dividends down the line. Green Bay knows how important quarterback depth is in today’s NFL-just look at the number of teams that had to turn to backups in 2025. With McCord in the mix, they’re adding a high-upside option who’s shown he can sling it when given the chance.
The Packers may still be feeling the sting of how last season ended, but they’re not wasting time dwelling on it. Moves like this one show they’re already building toward a stronger, more resilient 2026.