Kirk Cousins is still a free agent as he heads towards his 15th NFL season.
The Packers may look to add a veteran player as they fine-tune their roster. While most of the big names have been signed, there is still quality available.
Packers’ Backup Quarterback Situation
Green Bay values the backup quarterback position. All of Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Love and Malik Willis have been backup quarterbacks for the Packers. All three could be starting in the NFL come September.
Currently, Desmond Ridder and Kyle McCord are the only other quarterbacks on the roster besides Love, making it unlikely that either are in the No. 2 role come Week 1. The Packers traded for Willis late in August 2024 because they were not happy with Sean Clifford or Michael Pratt backing up Love.
Reunion With Matt LaFleur?
The idea of adding a proven veteran like Cousins, who can help the Packers if Love gets injured, might entice head coach Matt LaFleur. LaFleur was Cousins’ position coach during his first two years in the NFL.
Cousins might want to sign with a team whose starter is less entrenched than Love.
Other Potential Packers Moves
The Packers are probably set at defensive end/outside linebacker. However, Brian Gutekunst might want to add a veteran as he did with defensive tackle Javon Hargrave.
After trading Rashan Gary and letting Kingsley Enagbare walk, Green Bay’s depth behind Micah Parsons consists of Lukas Van Ness, Barryn Sorrell, Collin Oliver, and Brenton Cox Jr. If Parsons misses the first couple of games of the season, can that group hold down the fort? And even when Parsons is back, does Gutekunst trust the others to perform well enough for the Packers to be considered a legitimate Super Bowl contender?
According to Daniel Popper, Jadeveon Clowney is still a viable No. 2 edge defender. In 2025, the 33-year-old ranked fourth among all players with at least 200 pass-rush snaps with a 19.1-percent pressure rate. He also had 8.5 sacks and eight combined tackles for loss and run stuffs.