The Green Bay Packers went through a number of expected changes throughout the roster during the offseason. With the start of training camp looming, it’s time to evaluate the comings and goings at each position to determine if the Packers got better, got worse or stayed the same entering the 2026 season. In many ways, the offseason was about streamlining positions, prioritizing the foundational players on the roster and opening up opportunities for young players who are ready for more. Several veterans exited, but several other young players were rewarded with new extensions. So while the overall talent base at various position might be lower, and the depth not as good as the 2025 roster, the Packers have a chance to improve at several key positions if young players can embrace new opportunities. Breaking down each position entering training camp:QuarterbackAdditions: Tyrod Taylor, Kyle McCord, Kyron DronesSubtractions: Malik Willis, Clayton Tune, Desmond RidderVerdict: WorseReplacing Willis, arguably the most dynamic backup in football over the last two seasons, was always going to be a near-impossible task. In Taylor, the Packers are getting an experienced veteran who has started games and seen everything, and who is comfortable supporting a starter from the sideline and coming off the bench to play on short notice. Taylor might not have the same big-play potential down to down, but he could get the Packers through a short-term injury to Jordan Love.Running backAdditions: Jaden NixonSubtractions: Emanuel WilsonVerdict: WorseGone is Wilson, who produced 1,145 total yards and scored eight total touchdowns over the last two seasons as Josh Jacobs’ primary backup. But the Packers brought back Chris Brooks on a new deal, and the team is hopeful that MarShawn Lloyd (2024 third-round pick) is over his injury issues and ready to be a big-time contributor. If Lloyd is healthy, and his explosive talent is finally revealed, this position has a chance to improve. But Jacobs’ on-going legal issues over loom large as training camp nears.Wide receiverAdditions: Skyy Moore, J. Michael Sturdivant, Brendan RiceSubtractions: Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, Jakobie Keeney-JamesVerdict: WorseAnother position where the Packers didn’t get better on paper, but there’s still an opportunity to improve if all goes right. Matthew Golden will ascend into a bigger role, and there’s potential value in streamlining the position with Golden, Christian Watson and Jayden Reed as the headliners. Watson and Reed got new deals. Moore provides an experienced gadget option and returner, and Bo Melton is returning to receiver after moonlighting at corner. But losing Doubs and Wicks will impact the depth, putting the availability status of the top three in the spotlight every week of 2026.Tight endAdditions: Luke Lachey, RJ MarylandSubtractions: John FitzPatrick, McCallan CastlesVerdict: SameFitzPatrick emerged as a reliable backup tight end but is still unsigned while recovering from a
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