Packers President and CEO Ed Policy On CHTV!

Packer Transplants Live with special guest Ed Policy

On the latest episode of Packer Transplants Live, CHTV co-founders Aaron Nagler and Corey Behnke are joined by Green Bay Packers President & CEO Ed Policy for an in-depth conversation about the state of the franchise.

The discussion digs into Lambeau Field’s future, revenue challenges in a changing league, and what it takes for Green Bay to remain competitive both on and off the field.

Join the CHTV NFL Draft Watch Party tonight!

Packers fans, no matter where you call home, this is your place to experience draft night together. Join Cheesehead TV co-founder Aaron Nagler live on the CHTV YouTube channel for the annual NFL Draft First Round Watch Party, where fans from around the globe come together in real time.

From Green Bay to London to Australia, connect with fellow diehards, react to every pick, and share the highs, lows and surprises of Round One. With special guests dropping in and the live chat buzzing all night, it’s the closest thing to being in Lambeau with Packers fans everywhere.

Kicking off tonight at 7pm ct. See you there!

8 Predictions for Packers 8 Picks in 2026 NFL Draft

You don’t have to wait until Friday night to find out who the Packers will pick! We have eight predictions for the eight picks they have.

DT Domonique Orange, Iowa State This defensive tackle class is not loaded with talent, but the Packers need one, and specifically a nose tackle. Orange fits that need as well as the athletic profile they usually look for. This pick could come at 52 or even after a small trade back.

CB Daylen Everette, Georgia The round three/four turn is ripe for a cornerback pick, which is long overdue for some investment by Green Bay. There are several options who make sense, but Everette has the size, athleticism and college pedigree at a school Brian Gutekunst has dipped into regularly.

OL Trey Zuhn III - Texas A&M Green Bay seem pretty set with their starting five ahead of the 2026 season, but they do not know what type of offensive line help they might need a year from now if one or multiple of their bets do not pay off. Zuhn has extensive experience at left tackle, a little at center, and is believed to have true five-position versatility. He also crushed pre-draft testing with elite speed and explosion scores.

Get five more predicted Packers right here.

Aaron Nagler's 2026 NFL Draft Crushes

It’s that time of year again. Every draft cycle, there are a handful of prospects CHTV co-founder Aaron Nagler just can’t quit. These are players he pounds the table for and year after year...the Packers almost never draft them Aaron highlights his 2026 NFL Draft Crushes. The prospects who fit the Packers’ typical profile, flash intriguing traits on tape and who Aaron thinks make perfect sense for Green Bay.

Which Top 30 Visitors Could Be Drafted Friday Night?

Thursday evening should be pretty low-key for Brian Gutekunst and company. The Packers don't have a first-round pick, so their draft doesn't kick off until Friday night. They're currently slotted at 52 and 84, though there could be plenty of movement up or down as teams jockey for position over the weekend. Wherever Green Bay ends up picking on Friday, one thing seems likely: don't be surprised if they call the name of someone who made a Top 30 visit to Green Bay.

Every NFL team is allowed to bring up to 30 players in for in-person visits before the draft. Teams use these visits for private interviews, medical evaluations, and individual workouts — giving them a closer look at a prospect's character, a chance to fill out their scouting reports, or even a head start on recruiting potential undrafted free agents. Since Brian Gutekunst took over in 2018, the Packers have been especially intentional about who they bring in. If they invite a guy for a visit, it's worth paying attention.

Gutekunst has acquired more than 20% of the players he’s brought in for pre-draft visits. There's no guarantee they take one of their visitors this weekend, but based on Gutekunst's track record, the odds are strong that Gutekunst will add several more this weekend. Of this year's visitors, ten stand out as legitimate targets in the second or third round based on consensus draft boards.

Let’s take a look at each one.

Brian Gutekunst Gives Promising Update On Zach Tom

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst provided an update that should ease the minds of fans keeping a close eye on the offensive line. Speaking with reporters earlier this afternoon in advance of the NFL Draft, Gutekunst confirmed that standout right tackle Zach Tom underwent surgery following the season to repair a patellar tendon injury that caused him to miss the last five games of the season. The good news? All signs point to a smooth recovery.

“Fortunately for him, he’ll be ready to roll as we get going,” Gutekunst said, signaling optimism that Tom will be ready when the Packers kick off training camp later this summer.

Tom has been a critical piece of Green Bay’s offensive front, providing versatility and consistency across multiple positions. Any uncertainty surrounding his availability would have raised significant questions about depth and continuity for a group that needs to play at a much higher and more consistent level in 2026.

While recovery timelines can always shift, the early outlook is encouraging.

Which Players Are The Core Pieces Of The Packers Roster?

What actually makes a “core” player in Green Bay? On the latest episode of Carry The G Radio, Aaron and Billy dig into the idea of roster building and why not every contributor — even productive ones — is viewed as a long-term piece. From return specialists to role players, the guys examine how difficult it is to carve out a true, lasting role on the Packers.

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Packers Have Had a Trend on Day 2 Under Gutekunst

Since 2018 when Brian Gutekunst became the Green Bay Packers general Manager, he has continued with the draft and development standard set by his predecessor Ted Thompson.

As of now, the Packers will be without their own first round pick. The last two times they did not draft in the first round it was after Draft Day trades where the Packers traded from their pick at the end of the first round into the early second round.

In eight previous drafts, Gutekunst has had several draft-day trends. In Round 1, he has preferred players with high RAS scores and come from Power 5 schools with the exception being quarterback Jordan Love, the team’s 2020 first round pick.

On Day 2, Gutekunst has been very reliant on drafting similar positions and sides of the ball in all eight of his drafts.

Since 2018, on Day 2 (Rounds 2 and 3), he has drafted two or three offensive players in six of eight drafts and two or more defensive players in the other two drafts.

By this logic, if Gutekunst goes with another wide receiver or offensive linemen with pick 52, his tendency would be another offensive player in Round 3.

If he goes with defense at pick 52 (edge rusher, defensive line, cornerback), the tendency would be defensive again in Round 3.

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Packers 30 Pre-Draft Visits Mock Draft

With the NFL Draft about to kick off, CHTV NFL Draft analyst Newt Westen is diving into the Packers’ 30 pre-draft visits, using only guys who the Packers have brought in for a visit for his latest mock draft. Newt breaks down how some of these lesser-known prospects could fit in the Packers roster build — from potential defensive line pairings to offensive line depth options.

Are the Packers More Likely to Trade Up or Back at the 2026 NFL Draft?

Like all NFL GMs, the Packers Brian Gutekunst has had his share of hits and misses on draft day. But even Gutekunst’s harshest critics must admit, he’s rarely passive about the NFL’s annual selection of college players. Gutekunst often trades up to grab a player he wants and has also traded back to add more picks depending on how the board falls. But what is he more likely to do in this year’s draft when the Packers enter it without a first-round pick both this year and in 2027?

Gutekunst has traded up and back at various times since taking over as GM in 2018. In fact, in his very first draft, he traded back to add a first-round pick in 2019 and then traded up to make sure he could select cornerback Jaire Alexander. He’s also traded up to get quarterback Jordan Love in 2020 and in the second round, traded up to make sure he landed wide receiver Christian Watson in 2022.

The Packers are coming off of a disappointing 9-7-1 season that saw the team lose its last four regular-season games and get eliminated in the opening round of the playoffs. Injuries did play a role in the late-season swoon as the team was without their best defensive player in Micah Parsons, their best offensive lineman in Zach Tom, and their most reliable receiver in tight end Tucker Kraft. The team believes they still have at least a two-year window to contend for a Super Bowl with this current group.

If that is the case, Gutekunst could look to trade up and land an impact player either in round one or earlier in round two. The team has needs at several positions including cornerback, defensive tackle, the interior offensive line and edge rusher. Some of these needs are more urgent than others, but if it truly is Super Bowl or bust in Green Bay, moving up to get an elite athlete to add to a position of need could make sense, especially if they cannot find those types of difference makers later in the draft.

It will be interesting to see which direction Gutekunst goes in or if he just stands pat and uses the selections he has entering the draft. My hunch is he trades back in either round two or round three to add more picks, but depending on how the board falls, you never know what he’ll do. What he decides, however, will have a big impact on the Packers chances of contending this season and beyond.