Bears
The Bears selected Rutgers’ Kyle Monangai as a running back in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, despite significant interest in Ashton Jeanty and TreVeyon Henderson. GM Ryan Poles noted that trading up for Jeanty was too costly, while the Patriots declined a trade with Chicago for Henderson due to inadequate offers. Additionally, the Bears attempted to move up for Henderson but were ultimately unsuccessful, contributing to a lack of first-round trades.
Lions
- Lions DB coach Deshea Townsend stated that CB Ennis Rakestraw will focus on outside cornerback this season.
- Lions safety coach Jim O’Neil mentioned veteran CB Avonte Maddox will serve as a backup safety and nickel, with younger players competing for a roster spot.
Packers
- Packers ST coordinator Rich Bisaccia highlighted that CB Keisean Nixon and WR Mecole Hardman will compete as kick returners.
- Packers DC Jeff Hafley praised new CB Nate Hobbs for his versatility and noted LB Edgerrin Cooper‘s impressive physical transformation.
- OL Elgton Jenkins is open to moving to center, while WR Jayden Reed has shown leadership improvement, and TE Tucker Kraft is expected to have a more prominent role this season.
- Packers RB coach Ben Sirmans remarked that RB Josh Jacobs will not have his reps limited this offseason despite last year’s heavy workload.
