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Packers hire Cam Achord as special teams coordinator

Matt LaFleur and the Green Bay Packers have their guy.

The Packers have hired Cam Achord as their next special teams coordinator. Achord, who spent the last two years with the Giants as the team’s assistant special teams coach, steps in after Rich Bisaccia’s February 17th resignation.

Green Bay cast a wide net. Per Sports Illustrated’s Bill Huber, the Packers lined up seven candidates. One (Matthew Smiley) bolted for the college ranks before the Pack could even get him in the building. Four advanced to in-person interviews. Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported the Packers brought in one candidate per day from Tuesday through Friday — and Achord had the final word.

Other candidates included Kyle Wilber (Saints), Colt Anderson (49ers), Tom McMahon, Sam Sewell (Cardinals) and Devin Fitzsimmons (Seahawks). But when the dust settled, it was Achord getting the nod. Before New York, Achord spent six years coaching special teams for the New England Patriots, first as assistant special teams coach from 2018-19 and then as the special teams coordinator from 2020-23.

Now the real question: can he stabilize a unit that’s been anything but stable? From protection breakdowns to return-game roulette, special teams have swung games in Green Bay — often in the wrong direction.

New voice. New approach. Same expectation: fix it.

Good luck.

Packers Second-Round Strategy: Options At Pick 52

CHTV NFL Draft Analyst Newt Westen dives into why Pick 52 could be one of the most valuable spots on the entire board. When you’re sitting early in Round 2, you’re staring at a wave of first-round caliber talent that slipped through Thursday night.

Packers re-sign RB Chris Brooks

The Packers are bringing back running back Chris Brooks on to a two-year, $4.85 million deal.

The former undrafted free agent originally entered the NFL with the Miami Dolphins in 2023. Brooks has spent the last two seasons in Green Bay serving as a reliable depth option, posting 82 carries for 395 yards (4.8 yards per carry) and five touchdowns, while adding 24 receptions for 160 yards through the air.

Running back depth was already a priority for the Packers this offseason, and the decision not to tender Emanuel Wilson only amplified that need. With Josh Jacobs leading the backfield and MarShawn Lloyd still largely unproven after two injury-plagued seasons, Brooks could be in line for a bigger role.

How The Packers Can Fill Romeo Doubs' Role

For the better part of the 2025 season, it’s been a foregone conclusion that it was Romeo Doubs’ final season in the Green and Gold. As much as we all love what he has brought to Green Bay over the past four years, this is life in the NFL. Players come and go, but the team has to figure out a way to replace and improve upon the position. The Packers will benefit from whatever contract he signs with his new team, in the form of a compensatory draft selection in 2027 (probably a fifth round, if we had to guess). Today, however, it’s our job to suss out how the team intends to replace Doubs’ role within the offense.

The team has also prepared for this eventuality, with a loaded receiver room. As it currently stands, the Packers have Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, Matthew Golden, and Savion Williams as their primary wide receivers heading into the 2026 season.

Among wide receivers on the Packers last year, Doubs led the team in both snap count (831) and targets (94). That’s a lot of room about to open up in Green Bay’s offense. It’s worth noting, of course, that this was largely a result of Christian Watson and Jayden Reed missing large chunks of the season due to their injuries.

But it might surprise you to learn that even with the torn ACL that kept him out of the 2025 season in week eight, Christian Watson’s 62 targets in 2025 were his most since his rookie season in 2022. Translated across an entire season, he could have expected around 101 targets, assuming similar production.

Jayden Reed only saw 29 targets this season, but at that rate of about 3.6 catches per game his “healthy” 2025 would have resulted in only about 65 targets. Assuming a healthy year for both of them, that’s an additional 75 targets to eat away from the 94 that would be missing without Romeo Doubs, leaving 19. You could easily divide that remaining chunk up between Matthew Golden, Dontayvion Wicks and Savion Williams. So, we could assume that the Packers are well positioned to absorb the loss of Romeo Doubs, and spread his impact in the offense through the rest of the offense. Right?

Well, there’s some important context to consider.

Inside the Packers’ Recent Big-Man Blueprint On The Offensive Line

CHTV co-founder Aaron Nagler welcomes in Justis Mosqueda from ACME Packing Company to dig into the Packers’ offensive line philosophy. Green Bay isn't building their offense around gadget backs or perimeter-only speed. Since 2022, they're been trying to build it around linemen who can move people, a distinct break from the Ted Thompson and Mike McCarthy days.

Packers Will Not Host Game Overseas in 2026

The Green Bay Packers 2026 schedule will not be released until early May, but the last international host was announced on Tuesday, which does affect the Packers. With the news of the Atlanta Falcons hosting the Madrid, Spain game, it means the Packers will not be a host for an international game. Because in 2026 the NFC will have the 9th home game, seven of the eight hosts that have been selected are NFC teams. The lone exception is the Jacksonville Jaguars, who have been hosting games annually in London since 2013.

How does this affect the Green Bay Packers? Just like in 2024, the Packers will play nine games at Lambeau Field. In 2022, the first year the NFC had nine home games, the Packers hosted a game against the New York Giants in London at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

In 2024, the Packers could not take advantage of playing nine home games, as they lost all three home games to divisional opponents. Last season the Packers finished 5-3 at home with losses to the Carolina Panthers, Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens.

With the NFC having extra home games, it is likely the top teams in the conference will have strong records, compared to years when the AFC has the ninth home game. In 2022 the NFC’s #1 seed was the 14-3 Eagles and in 2024 the #1 seed was the 15-2 Lions.

Can the Packers still play overseas? Of the teams selected to play international games, several are on the Packers’ 2026 schedule. Three of the teams will be coming to Lambeau Field next season: Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions. The Packers will be playing road games against the Los Angeles Rams, Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints.

The Rams’ international game already has an opponent, the San Francisco 49ers, so the Packers will not be traveling to Melbourne, Australia. There is a chance the Packers could play in Europe, as they have road games against Detroit and New Orleans.

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Building a Packers Draft From Combine Participants

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is officially in the books, with data collected on hundreds of prospects ahead of next month’s draft. With numbers added to their profiles, a picture of the types of players fit the traditional Packers’ mold is beginning to come together.

In that spirit, here is an early look at what their draft could look like, based on the players they are likely to covet who are within striking distance of each of their picks according to the consensus big board.

Speed Kills: Packers Can Get Faster

The Green Bay Packers have long built their offense around balance: a physical ground game paired with a quarterback‑friendly passing attack. But as the NFL continues to tilt toward explosive plays and space‑driven schemes, Green Bay’s running back room is missing a critical ingredient, game-breaking speed.

The theme has become more common in the NFL, particularly in the backfield. Speed is essential, and lots of the top teams have a duo that can provide a tandem of power and speed. Look no further than the past two seasons NFC North champions, Chicago Bears (’26) and Detroit Lions (’25)

Each team invested into the position when it may not have seemed like a dire need. Lions selected Jahmyr Gibbs 12th overall in an off-season they already had signed David Montgomery. Chicago would go into the 2025 NFL draft with D’Andre Swift already in their backfield providing the speed & catching element yet would still select Kyle Monangai as their heavy hitter. Both would see great turnout from the duos.

Josh Jacobs remains the centerpiece of the Packers’ rushing attack, and for good reason. He’s a powerful, durable runner who handled over 230 carries the last two seasons. His vision and contact balance make him a reliable chain‑mover, but he’s not the same home‑run hitter. Behind him, the depth chart has been unstable due to injuries, with MarShawn Lloyd never remaining healthy, and Emanuel Wilson being reported to not be brought back in Green Bay.

This combination, an elite workhorse without elite speed, plus backups who haven’t been consistently available—has left the Packers without a true change‑of‑pace threat.

Three 2025 Rookies Who Should Make a Bigger Impact for the Packers Next Season

The Green Bay Packers 2025 draft class did not contribute much to the team in their rookie seasons. Injuries were certainly a factor as many members of the draft class missed valuable practice time and several games as a result of being hurt. Since the Packers don’t have a first-round pick in 2026 (or 2027), they will be counting on members of the 2025 draft class to make a bigger impact next season to help the team reach their lofty goal of contending for a Super Bowl.

Be sure to check out three 2025 rookies who should make a bigger impact for the Packers in 2026.

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Breaking Down The Top 64: Packers Prospects on the Big Board

The draft board is starting to take shape. CHTV NFL Draft analyst Newt Westen walks through the current state of his Top 64 prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft, explaining how his big board is coming together and which players are standing out on tape so far.