​The offseason for all 32 NFL teams has essentially concluded, with the Green Bay Packers potentially finalizing contract extensions for tight end Tucker Kraft or defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt before or during training camp. Most of the work on constructing the coaching staff and roster is already complete. ESPN’s Seth Walder evaluated each team’s offseason beyond talent in and out, judging the overall process of building the team. He gave only three teams an A or A-—including the Miami Dolphins, who are rebuilding in a way that mirrors the Packers’ approach. Jon-Eric Sullivan, Jeff Hafley, and Malik Willis are slated to form the foundation in Miami, and Walder particularly praised signing Willis as a “risk worth taking” given his readiness for a bigger opportunity after two strong seasons as Jordan Love’s backup.
The Packers earned a B+ from Walder. He praised the Christian Watson contract extension, noting Watson could surpass the deal’s value if he stays healthy. He questioned the decision to trade Dontayvion Wicks, who might have produced more with a larger role. Walder also considered the losses of Rasheed Walker, Romeo Doubs, and Quay Walker through the compensatory pick framework and examined in-house replacements alongside Walker’s relatively low base value of $4 million with Carolina, even though he was widely regarded as a top free-agent player. Earlier in the offseason, Walder highlighted the Packers’ trade of Rashan Gary to the Dallas Cowboys for a fourth-round pick as one of the offseason’s best moves, though he didn’t explicitly mention it in the analysis, it influenced the overall positive grade. The Chicago Bears also received a B+ for their offseason, thanks to solid value from trading D.J. Moore and improvements at safety, though Walder questioned the lack of an add at edge rusher.
What grade would you give the Packers for their offseason? Green Bay kept coach Matt LaFleur, shored up defense with veteran additions, and opened doors for larger opportunities for recent top picks like Lukas Van Ness, Jordan Morgan, and Matthew Golden. While some talent exited, the moves were made for rational, macro team-building reasons. The Packers did not chase dramatic, headline-grabbing actions, but the overall process can be viewed positively when assessed from a broad team-building perspective. This summary draws from Packers Wire’s piece, What grade should Packers get for 2026 offseason? for SEO context.