Free agency. The NFL Draft. OTAs. Minicamp. It's a wrap. The offseason is officially over.
It began after some of the worst playoff heartbreak in recent Green Bay Packers memory, which raised questions about Matt LaFleur's future. He's still in town on a fresh new deal, and hope once again rings around Green Bay, Wisconsin, with the Packers again boasting a Super Bowl-caliber squad.
The offseason couldn't have gone much better for some Packers players, including wide receivers Christian Watson and Jayden Reed, who both signed lucrative long-term deals. For others, it didn't go so well. Who were the biggest winners and losers from the entire offseason?
Biggest winners and losers for the Packers after an eventful offseason
Winner: Lukas Van Ness
The Packers gave Lukas Van Ness the ultimate vote of confidence this offseason. First, they traded away Rashan Gary and let Kingsley Enagbare walk in free agency. They then picked up Van Ness' fifth-year option, tacking on a fully guaranteed year to his contract in 2027.
The latter move felt like a risk at the time, and it could backfire, but Van Ness is on a mission to repay the Packers' faith. He starred in the offseason program, a hopeful sign that his breakout season is finally arriving.
Van Ness needs to back it up when the Packers put the pads on at training camp, but arguably no player's stock has risen more this offseason.
Winner: Jordan Morgan
Green Bay has also shown tremendous confidence in Jordan Morgan. The team seemingly made no effort to re-sign left tackle Rasheed Walker in free agency, and then didn't add any competition for Morgan via the draft.
The left tackle position is now Morgan's to lose. It's where he played throughout his college career at Arizona, but Morgan has enjoyed precious few opportunities at left tackle in Green Bay. That finally changes, and he has a golden opportunity to prove why he is the long-term answer at the most important position along the offensive line.
Winner: Matthew Golden
Critics will point to Matthew Golden's stats as a reason to worry about his future. Packers fans who watched Golden last season understand that he thrived when given opportunities.
And those opportunities should come his way far more frequently this season. The Packers let Romeo Doubs walk in free agency and traded Dontayvion Wicks, two moves that create a void of 131 targets from last year. Golden is undeniably one of the Packers' top three receivers now alongside Christian Watson and Jayden Reed.
Winner: Chris Brooks
Chris Brooks only had 27 carries last season, but that number could skyrocket in 2026. The Packers surprisingly moved on from Emanuel Wilson in free agency and made no notable moves to replace him.
Green Bay handed Brooks a two-year, $4.85 million extension, a clear sign he will have a role to play. The Packers are hoping MarShawn Lloyd can stay healthy, but having suited up only once in two seasons, that's hardly a guarantee.
Brooks is a reliable blocker, can catch passes, and has shown some potential between the tackles. We could see a lot more from him this season.
Winner: Javon Bullard
Javon Bullard thrived in the slot last season, and his stock is soaring after the offseason program. If you paid attention to reports from OTAs and minicamp, you will have heard Bullard's name on seemingly every play.
He was making plays all over the field, including a leaping interception. Sure, it's June. Training camp hasn't even started yet. But Bullard took a significant second-year jump last season, and he could force his way into the Pro Bowl conversation if he continues to build momentum.
Loser: Carrington Valentine
Carrington Valentine endured an up-and-down 2025 season while making 11 starts, and he is under significant pressure.
If the season began today, Valentine would likely start opposite Keisean Nixon. But there's a reason why the Packers signed Benjamin St-Juste in free agency and then used a second-round pick on Brandon Cisse and a sixth-rounder on Domani Jackson. Green Bay has added a ton of competition to the cornerback room, and Valentine's starting job is in jeopardy.
Loser: Kyle McCord
The draft came and went, and the Packers hadn't added another quarterback to the room. That seemingly boded well for Kyle McCord, who had an opportunity to compete for the backup job behind Jordan Love.
Enter Tyrod Taylor. Green Bay opted for experience with Taylor, who takes over the No. 2 job from Malik Willis. McCord may have to settle for a practice squad spot because it's unlikely the Packers will keep three quarterbacks on the roster.
Loser: Karl Brooks
Karl Brooks didn't live up to expectations last season, and now he faces more competition than ever for snaps. Along with a healthy Devonte Wyatt, the Packers added two-time Pro Bowler Javon Hargrave and third-round rookie Chris McClellan. Both players will likely take on featured roles immediately. There's also competition for Brooks from second-year Warren Brinson.
The Packers know what Brooks can offer, having made 7.5 sacks in his first two seasons. But despite starting seven games and seeing his snap counts increase in 2025, Brooks' production declined, as he made only half a sack. Entering a contract year, he'll need to quickly get back to his best or risk losing snaps in the defensive line rotation.
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