ESPN’s Matt Bowen pointed to Greg Newsome II as a strong potential fit for Green Bay, citing the Packers’ need for a reliable boundary corner in a zone-heavy scheme under new defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon. Newsome, 25, carries a blend of veteran experience and youthful upside. His best season came in 2023 with 49 tackles, 14 passes defensed, and two interceptions, including a pick-six, though he regressed in 2024 and dealt with a hamstring injury that ended his year early.
Bowen noted that Newsome could thrive in Green Bay’s defensive framework, particularly if the Packers re-sign him from the Jaguars, where he was traded in October after the Browns exercised his fifth-year option for 2025. While Newsome has spent time in the slot, his approach and production align well with a boundary role in Gannon’s scheme, which could help stabilize Green Bay’s secondary.
Beyond Newsome, Bowen highlighted potential departures among current Packers’ free agents this offseason, including OT Rasheed Walker, WR Romeo Doubs, QB Malik Willis, and LB Quay Walker. With limited cap flexibility and a need for a long-term answer at corner, Green Bay may prioritize adding a high-impact veteran or a young, developing player who can grow alongside Hobbs and a reworked secondary. The 2026 offseason figures to define Green Bay’s cornerback trajectory for years to come.
