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Packers Sign Hargrave, Eye New Deals for Watson, Kraft

4/26/2026

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Packers Sign Hargrave

The Packers signed veteran defensive end Javon Hargrave to a two-year contract.
Green Bay drafted six players in the 2026 NFL Draft—the smallest class under GM Brian Gutekunst—and selected no wide receivers, so Christian Watson and tight end Tucker Kraft are expected to get new contracts.
Jordan Morgan will start at left tackle with Darian Kinnard or Anthony Belton as backups.

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Gutekunst Evaluates Draft

The article questions how the Packers’ draft value compares with the 2026 consensus board.
It identifies general manager Brian Gutekunst as the central figure in that value assessment.
The piece notes that measuring the Packers’ draft value is a particularly tough undertaking.
It adds that reaching a definitive answer on the draft’s worth may be impossible.
The commentary suggests conventional metrics may not adequately capture the draft’s overall performance.

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Packers Draft Kicker

Packers traded two seventh-round picks to select kicker Smack in the sixth round, a rare specialist move.
Analysts note kickers seldom rank in the top-300, making Smack one of the few draftable specialists.
The consensus board by Arif Hasan of Wide Left Football places kickers near the bottom.
By giving up late-round assets, Green Bay hopes the kicker will deliver reliable field-goal performance.

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Packers Sign Hargrave

The Packers signed veteran defensive end Javon Hargrave to a two-year contract.
Green Bay drafted six players in the 2026 NFL Draft—the smallest class under GM Brian Gutekunst—and selected no wide receivers, so Christian Watson and tight end Tucker Kraft are expected to get new contracts.
Jordan Morgan will start at left tackle with Darian Kinnard or Anthony Belton as backups.

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