For the second offseason in a row, the Green Bay Packers were active players in free agency. They signed former Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs to strengthen their secondary. Along with making former San Francisco 49ers guard Aaron Banks the highest-paid guard in this year’s free-agent class, they also added former Kansas City Chiefs receiver Mecole Hardman to boost the offense.
The Packers improved from a 9-8 record in 2023 to 11-6 in 2024. If that upward trend continues, they should be strong contenders for the NFC’s top seed in 2025. There is a sense of urgency within the organization to compete for championships, and they have made notable strides over the past two years—reaching the postseason while being the youngest team in the league.