The 2024 NFL Draft is over, but the same can't be said about the Green Bay Packers' roster construction. They immediately turn their attention to undrafted free agency, aiming to add great value at the end of the draft.
Every prospect who went undrafted is now available to sign with any team. Let the fun begin.
The Packers have found success in undrafted free agency over the years, and it has proven to be an ideal landing spot for prospects. Green Bay has a track record of giving undrafted free agents an opportunity to make the team and compete.
Just last year, Malik Heath, Brenton Cox, and Benny Sapp III earned opportunities during the regular season.
Allen Lazard, Tramon Williams, Sam Shields, Yosh Nijman, and Geronimo Allison are all relatively recent examples of undrafted free agents becoming key starters in Green Bay. Current Packers receiver Bo Melton was an undrafted free agent signing by the Seattle Seahawks but played an important role in Green Bay late last season.
Who will the Packers add after the 2024 NFL Draft? Below, we'll keep track and react to every undrafted free agent signing Green Bay makes.
List of Packers undrafted free agent signings
Player | Position | School |
|---|---|---|
Donovan Jennings | OL | South Florida |
Trente Jones | OL | Michigan |
James Ester | DL | Northern Illinois |
Rodney Matthews | DL | Ohio |
Peter Bowden | LS | Wisconsin |
Ralen Goforth | LB | Washington |
- Donovan Jennings, OL, South Florida
South Florida offensive lineman Donovan Jennings has agreed to terms with #Packers for a 10k signing bonus and 100k in guaranteed salary per source. The signing bonus is more than they gave any UDFAs in 2023, and they did not give any guaranteed salary to UDFAs in 2023. A strong…
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 27, 2024
This move makes a lot of sense for the Packers. Jennings told The Draft Network's Justin Melo that he met with Green Bay before the draft and it "went very well." Jennings played tackle in college but will likely move to guard in the NFL. He is a great athlete with a Relative Athletic Score of 8.93.
- Trente Jones, OT, Michigan
Michigan OT Trente Jones is signing with the #Packers, per source.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) April 27, 2024
Trente Jones is another guard prospect with an good RAS of 7.45. He lacks experience but gets an opportunity to compete for a roster spot in Green Bay.
- James Ester, DT, Northern Illinois
#Packers have signed Northern Illinois DT James Ester to an undrafted free agent contract, according to a source.
— Tom Silverstein (@TomSilverstein) April 27, 2024
Green Bay adds some much-needed defensive line depth and competition with James Ester, who had four sacks and 6.5 tackles for loss for Northern Illinois last season. Offers some interior pass rush potential.
- Rodney Matthews, DL, Ohio
#Packers have signed Ohio DT Rodney Matthews to an undrafted free agent deal, according to a source.
— Tom Silverstein (@TomSilverstein) April 27, 2024
Rodney Matthews spent the past four seasons at Ohio, making 72 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, and one interception. Now, he gets an opportunity with the Packers.
- Peter Bowden, LS, Wisconsin
UW #Badgers LS Peter Bowden is signing undrafted free agent deal with the #Packers, source said.
— Tom Silverstein (@TomSilverstein) April 28, 2024
We have a long snapper competition! The Packers are bringing in Wisconsin's Peter Bowden. Potential replacement for Matt Orzech?
- Ralen Goforth, LB, Washington
Green Bay!!!! LET’S GET IT🧀 #GoPackGo
— RG 🏹 (@ralengoforth) April 28, 2024
Many believed Washington linebacker Ralen Goforth would get drafted on Day 3. He has a good RAS of 7.81 and gives the Packers even more depth and competition at linebacker.
This article will be updated periodically with Packers UDFA news.